Sell Homes in the Fall

It is getting cooler, and in some areas leaves are already falling! You may have clients who are hesitant to sell in the fall or winter. You can prepare and reassure them that it is an ok time to sell, and here are some tips on how to be successful.

1. If possible, take pictures of the home before the leaves start falling. Spring and summer pictures of the home always look the best.

1. Make sure your clients know the importance of maintaining their curb appeal. Keep the leaves raked, the sidewalk clear, etc. 

1. Do an appliance check before it is too cold. If your heater isn’t working correctly, you don’t want it having issues during a showing.

1. Open curtains and blinds and let the light in. Also have the home’s lights turned on during a showing.

1. Inform your clients that there will be less showings, but the showings the happen will be good quality showings.

1. Let your client know that the offers that come in won’t be as competitive as they may see in the summer months. Some may be really low, while others will be good offers, but won’t go over the asking price. Don’t expect a bidding war unless your market calls for it.

1. With it being the time for holidays, it is good to decorate for the holidays, but not to go overboard. If your client normally has a haunted house in their home, maybe they should skip that this year.

1. With it being cooler out, show off the home’s good fall/winter qualities. Light the fire, bake some cookies, and accentuate what the homeowner loves about their home in the winter. 

Selling a home in the fall and winter can offer new challenges, but there are still plenty of buyers looking for homes! If you need help, give us a call at 202-469-6774. You can also visit our website at http://www.bizebeerealestate.com. We can be your Real Estate Professionals.