by Greyson F

This Happening Homes Update is brought to you by Yardley's Drew Ferrara with RE/MAX TOTAL. Drew Ferrara has been Ranked #1 of all Bucks County’s RE/MAX Agents for 4 years running (2011 through 2014); has earned the distinction as one of the top 25% of the top 1% of all real estate agents in Bucks County; and even ranks among the local agents representing homes with the least active days on market (Source: Trend)!

Spring is the perfect time to unleash your home to the local community. Many potential home buyers hold off of buying a home in the winter months for one reason or another. So, once the snow thaws and the calendar shows spring, they come out in full force, looking for that right home to call their own. You want to be ready for this collection of potential home buyers. Before listing your home on the market though, there are a few tips you need to follow. By checking out these springtime housing tips, you put yourself in the best position to make a great first impression and sell your home. After all, spring is the time of new beginnings. Why not start it off with the sale of your home?

Over the course of a long winter, your house likely sustains some minor damage. Whether it is a less than fully functioning HVAC system or a few cracks around the windows, make sure to touch up these small areas. It costs far less to fix these issues before a potential home inspection, so do everything in your power ahead of time. During a home inspection, a potential buyer usually receives a higher-than-average ballpark price, which will end up setting you back further. Avoid this by doing it ahead of time.

Curb Appeal

This is extremely important now more than ever. With all of the greenery coming to life, you can push your home in front of the other housing options by having the best curb appeal. Trim the trees and bushes at the first opportunity and make sure the grass is cut around walkways and the driveway. Paint the front doorway to add that bright, fresh look and clean up the patio (maybe even consider a fresh stain on the wood). Sure, the weather might still be a bit crisp when doing this, but just a little extra effort can make your home that much more desirable for potential buyers to come check out.

Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning isn't just something you should do to rid the home of dust and debris that has tracked inside of the house over the course of fall and winter. You also need to spruce up the home by removing whatever you can. Clutter is a no-go when selling your home. The easier it is for home buyers to see themselves living in your house the better, and that usually means fewer items. Take the spring cleaning task to heart and remove whatever you can, including family pictures and unnecessary furniture.

Bring the Plans Inside, But Practice Caution

Bring plant life inside to give the fresh, spring vibe into the home. However, be extra careful with the kind of plants you bring in. You don't want to cause allergic reactions to buyers looking at your home. Stick with mostly green plants and avoid anything with too many flowers. It is a nice burst of color, but it might also turn off someone who loves your home. Simply having the greenery inside of the house can help break the wintertime blues.

After the long winter, many home buyers have been itching to get out and check out what all is available. Ready yourself and your home for these buyers with a handful of spring time housing tips. You'll increase your chance of grabbing the attention of buyers while also help make your home more attractive than the competition.

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