Los Angeles Fall Home Selling Tips: My clients always ask me, “is putting my property on the market in the Fall a bad idea, Glenn?” Perhaps in certain parts of the country, the sessions play a major role in real estate sales statistics; however, Los Angeles isn’t one of those places. It’s best to think of Los Angeles as a special little speck in the universe where the “normal” real estate rules don’t apply. But we still have to follow specific guidelines if you’d like to grab top dollar for your property. Read on to find out how I can help you get top dollar.
Fall Time Curb Appeal
Let’s Landscape!
Los Angeles Fall Home Selling Tips: Curb appeal is something that shouldn’t be neglected anytime of the year. Curb appeal is what draws homebuyers in when they drive by a spot and it’s usually the first picture they’ll see your place online. Therefore getting your curb appeal on point is critical to help your property stand out amongst the other houses.
It’s always smart to spend a few bucks and hire a gardener to drop some chips and mulch and sprinkle a few succulents around the property. These small landscaping decisions will pay dividends when we put your property on the MLS.
Another part of curb appeal could include exterior painting, garage doors, front doors, windows, the roof, the deck and more. If the exterior of your home has not been painted in a while a fresh coat of paint should be applied to all exterior paintable surfaces – we call this putting on some fresh lipstick.
If repainting your front door adds some life then include that with your painting work. Maybe your front door is outdated. It would be wise to replace it with a new one if that’s the case. Often times a new door with installation can add a nice new touch to your home that makes home buyers take notice and does not cost that much in relation to the value it brings back to your house.
Preparation Of The Interior Of Your Home When Selling In The Fall
Los Angeles Fall Home Selling Tips: The interior of your home should shine just as brightly as the exterior does. After all, you don’t want homebuyers to come in your spot based on great curb appeal only to be let down with an interior that is lacking in more ways than one. If you can move out before I help you put the property on the market – that’s the best strategy. That way we can clear out everything and hire a professional staging company to dress the house as a showpiece. This has been a proven method for bringing top dollar offers to a property.
If relocating before the sale is not an option, some basic interior things to tackle before putting the property on the market include… you guessed it, painting, carpet cleaning or replacement, refinishing wood floors, updating outdated fixtures/door hardware and more as needed. Preparing your home for sale does not have to involve major expense, as well, if you know what specifically needs to be done and how to do it. Part of how I help you is to do a thorough walkthrough of the property. I’ll take notes on where the best places are to put dollars for price conscious improvements. We can work on these steps together.The better your property looks on the inside the easier it will be for homebuyers to see themselves as the new homeowners.
If you decide against following these tips you’ll have a much more challenging time creating the attention and excitement you’ll need to get top dollar for your property.
Work With An Expert Realtor In Selling Your Home During The Fall
Los Angeles Fall Home Selling Tips: It would be a shame after having gone through all that effort to prepare your house to sell in the fall that you end up leaving money on the table or end up not selling because of something out of your control. To prevent hiccups from happening make sure you work with an expert Realtor, like me, who specializes in the Los Angeles area and who knows how to market properties to sell for top dollar.
Make sure to work with a real estate agent or Realtor who knows how to market a property correctly, and most importantly – tastefully. Simply snap a few pics with an iPhone and uploading an MLS listing just doesn’t get the job done 9 times out of 10. You should make sure that your Agent has a specific and provable plan of action you understand which includes spending their own dollars for both hardcopy and online advertising, not just online exposure. If a Realtor does not have an eye for what’s trending in the market or the latest tools, your property may end up sitting on the market for some time or eventually become an expired listing.
Bottom Line
While the fall home selling season may be a bit slower than the Summer or Spring there are still Los Angeles homebuyers looking for the perfect spot to call home. Proper preparation of your property both inside and outside will set you up for success. The closer your house is to move in ready condition the more homebuyers will show up and together you and I will create the energy, urgency, and excitement to make sure you get top dollar on the sale of your property.
Your Los Angeles Real Estate Expert
This article, Los Angeles Fall Home Selling Tips, was provided by Glenn Shelhamer of The Shelhamer Real Estate Group. If you are selling your Silver Lake home, I have a comprehensive marketing plan, including preparing your Silver Lake home properly that will help get your home sold in less time and for more money. Call me at 310-913-9477 or contact me to discuss how I will get your home sold.
Source: Silverlakeblog.com
