Clean Homes Sell Quicker, So Be Sure to Spring Clean!

Spring, this wonderful season of renewal, blossoms and fragrant air, is finally here. This is the season to shake off the old and embrace new beginnings.

But did you know that spring is also the time when homes sell faster?

 According to a recent study by researchers at Zillow, homes listed in the spring, specifically in the first half of May, on average sold around 18.5 days faster than those listed during a different timeframe!

When the weather is nice, shopping for homes is so much more enjoyable; plus, people like to begin new projects in the spring.

Are you looking to sell your property? Take advantage of the spring season – the optimal house selling time! 

If you’re ready to sell your home, it’s wise, though, to not just list it without any preparation. After all, you only get one chance to make a good first impression, so take steps to have a presentable home for potential buyers.

Start with putting your buyer’s hat on, or have a real estate expert over, and walk thru your home looking for things to improve. Make a list of which minor touch-ups, necessary repairs or replacements are in order, and of the things that will enhance the look and feel of your home, beginning with the curb appeal.

Some of the essential things to do when getting your property ready for selling is getting rid of clutter and cleaning.

First, go through your possessions and get rid of the clutter and things that you don’t need. Also, hide family photos and other personal belongings for the house showings. Cleaning will be a lot easier when the clutter is gone.

Some other things to keep in mind when preparing your home for sale include painting the walls neutral colors and keeping the décor simple. A red dining room could turn off many potential buyers, so repaint your rooms in neutral tones – it will allow buyers to focus on your spaces, not the color of your walls. Simple décor will help buyers imagine themselves in your space, so it’s better to stick with classic, timeless pieces of furniture and decoration.

Oh, and don’t forget the importance of smells – think fresh and clean, so no frying fish or cooking curry the day of a showing.

If you’ve already moved out or if you simply cannot manage to keep your place in tip-top condition, hire a cleaning service to maintain the cleanliness every couple of weeks.

Let them turn your home into a spotless place, making sure all windows and hard to reach and not often used places are taken care of, too.

Homes seem to sell quicker in the spring, but clean homes will certainly sell even faster, so it’s worth every penny to make your home look immaculate and get expert cleaners to perform and in-depth cleaning for you.

For all your real estate transactions, hire an expert real estate attorney to ensure your home and your interests are protected throughout such important and complex deals.

We invite you to contact the Levin Law Group, a trustworthy, reliable real estate law firm in New York State and let our real estate lawyers assist you in a broad spectrum of residential and commercial real estate transactions today.