Spring Into Action!

Spring into Action!

Spring is in the air! The season of warmer weather and blooming flowers is traditionally prime time for home selling. This has homeowners nationwide wondering if it’s time to put their home on the market.

If you’re one of them, it’s time to start sprucing your house up. To sell your home this Spring may take more preparation than it would have a year or two ago.

“Inventory is still historically low, but there are more homes on the market this season than the past couple of years,” says Rosemarie Zembryski, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “If a house sits on the market longer than it should, it might be time check out it’s curb appeal.”

“Houses with great curb appeal are still selling quickly,” says Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker/Owner of ERA Justin Realty, “And sometimes still over asking. So you want your house to give a great first impression to buyers.”

Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com puts it this way: “In a market where costs are still high and buyers can be a little choosier, it makes sense they are going to really zero in on the homes that are most appealing.”

This doesn’t mean you need to do a whole house gut remodel. Focus on curb appeal.

“The good news is it doesn’t take much to get your home looking in tip top shape,” says Zembryski, “Small cosmetic updates like a power wash or paint touch ups go a long way.”

Home sellers could also benefit from planting a few shrubs or flowers, weeding, and mowing the lawn regularly.

“Curb appeal projects make the property look good when buyers do their first drive-by,” adds Metzger, “You can do a lot of the work yourself, adding more to that equity when you cash out.”

If you are eager to start sprucing up your place to sell, a knowledgeable real estate agent can point out which projects to tackle first. Rosemarie Zembryski or any of the agents at ERA Justin Realty can help you. Give us a call at (201) 939-7500.