Selling in Fall

Selling in Fall

OK, so we have gone over the market predictions for this fall, we have gone over Pros and Cons of buying in the fall and now we are going to talk about what you can do to make your home easier to sell in the fall.

Clean up Yard

Rake leaves, trim hedges, weed and clean walkways to make your yard look neat and clean.

Create Autumn Curb Appeal

Place pots of marigolds or mums on steps or along the sidewalk to add a nice fall color or add pumpkins or other squash as accents on your porch.  Little touches make a big difference.

Clean Out the Fireplace

Nothing smells like autumn then a wood burning fire place or if you have a gas fireplace light it for potential buyers but make sure it’s clean of cobwebs and streaks.  You could even place candles in the fireplace in order to bring attention to a great feature. 

Utilize Autumn Accent Colors

Throw some bright red, orange or yellow pillows or throw blankets on the sofa and chairs.  Clear away the clutter and depersonalize your home then add a bold colored centerpiece in the dining room with pine cones and nuts maybe even add a few bright leaves from the yard you just raked. 

Turn on the lights

As the days grow shorter it’s harder to make the space look bright so pull up the blinds, push back the drapes and turn on those lights.

These are just a few ideas on how to make your home stand out during the fall selling season.  Ask your agent for some others and good luck.

Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner 
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com

The Market In Fall

As summer is coming to an end and everyone is starting to think about back to school, sweatshirts, bonfires, and pumpkin-everything; the real estate market should be slowing down. Right?

Although real estate is a 365 days a year business, there is definitely a cycle to the market.  Typically fall is when the market starts to slow down from the spring and summer rush, however, according to recent forecasts for the fall market there is very little slow down this year.  A recent Redfin forecast stated that not only is the fall market holding steady, home buyer demand is still very strong.  Nevertheless, there are some things to be concerned about.  There has been some talk of the rates going up in light of the economy growth in the past few months. With prices continuing to rise due to greater demand, buyers are worried about paying too much: making some more hesitant to make an offer.  Sellers seem to be hearing this loud and clear and many are dropping their prices which is starting a trend toward a buyer’s market in the coming months. 

(No one really knows what the market will do in the next few months but we do know it's not slowing down right now and there are a lot of benefits to buying and selling in fall; but that’s a topic for a different blog.)

Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner 
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX CountryCynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com