Trying to make your home appealing to a buyer is a challenge no matter the season. You may think that your home is perfect as is, but everybody has their own tastes and preferences. Plus, there are some things you could do to get top dollar for your home that work in the spring but not in the fall.
When selling your Long Island home in autumn, here's what you can do to attract buyers that will make the property feel open and inviting, and simply put, more like home for them.
Reorganize
Decluttering can certainly help sell your home, but you should take it one step further and rearrange your furniture. Maybe you can set up your living room to make the space feel bigger. Or maybe a piece of furniture would work better in a different room. This could take some time to figure out but it can definitely make your home more appealing.
Keep it Light and Bright
Filling your home with light can also have a positive effect on the space. Replacing lightbulbs with LED lights or keeping all your curtains open when you're showing your home to potential buyers can give the illusion that each room is larger than its actual square footage, making the entire home look more inviting. A reliable Long Island realtor will bring buyers during the day once fall arrives in order to take advantage of the daylight and emphasize the lightness and brightness that your home exudes.
Rake Leaves
Fall is a beautiful time of year, as the leaves change to red, yellow and orange hues. But then they end up on the ground. You may have other enjoyable activities in mind, but raking up your leaves can improve your home’s curb appeal—showing how spacious and tranquil the property is. Plus, without them lying around, you can show buyers the awesome patio and the fire pit in your backyard or the peaceful porch by your front door. Don't let those leaves alone.
Plant Mums
Planting flowers is a great, inexpensive way to give the exterior of your Long Island home a mini-facelift when selling your property in the fall. But pay close attention to what flowers you’re buying because some may not bloom in autumn. Having rows of dead flowers in your front yard won't do. Choose flowers that flourish in fall weather, like mums. Their beautiful, bright and lively blossoms will catch a buyer’s attention right away.
Utilize Fall Fragrances
Smells have the power to bring your mind back to a specific time and place. Just think of all those autumn days growing up when you walked through the front door and were greeted by the aroma of pumpkin pie baking in the oven. Use this sense memory to your advantage when selling your home. Bake a pumpkin or apple pie. Light autumn-themed candles. These fragrant gestures can entice buyers as they explore each room, making your home feel like it's theirs already rather than just another listing they have to check out.
There are other updates that you can do to your home to allure buyers and increase the property’s value, but these suggestions are simple and afforable. They can also be extremely appealing, so you can attract more buyers and move into your new home sooner rather than later.
