Five Ways to Make Buyers Fall in Love With Your Home This Summer

Summer is prime home-selling season across Chagrin Falls, Bainbridge, Pepper Pike and other Cleveland East Side communities. If you are preparing to list your home, now is the time to make your property stand out.

Here are five simple ways to maximize your home’s appeal:

1. Focus on the exterior.
First impressions matter. Whether it’s a potential buyer doing a drive by, or the first photo that shows up on Zillow, you’ve got to make a great first impression. Fresh mulch, trimmed shrubs, colorful flowers and a neatly mowed lawn immediately tell buyers that a home has been well cared for.

2. Highlight outdoor living spaces.
Northeast Ohio buyers love outdoor entertaining. Stage patios and decks with comfortable seating, fresh cushions and potted plants. Buyers want to envision summer evenings spent outside. Powerwash the deck or patio and clean any cobwebs dirt on outdoor lighting so everything looks fresh.

3. Let the sunshine in.
Open blinds and curtains before showings. Natural light makes homes feel larger, brighter and more inviting.

4. Keep the house cool and comfortable.
A cool home on a hot summer day creates a positive experience for buyers. Replace HVAC filters and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures during showings.

5. Prepare the outside for professional photography.
Summer landscaping can dramatically enhance listing photos. My professional photography and aerial drone images often attract more online views and more showing requests. But those drones capture everything! Make sure toys and other debris are removed from the yard. Put garbage cans in the garage and close the doors.

Today’s buyers begin their search online, making presentation more important than ever. As a Chagrin Falls Realtor with extensive marketing experience, I use professional photography, digital marketing and strategic pricing to help homes sell quickly and for top dollar.

If you are thinking about selling your home in Chagrin Falls or the surrounding East Side suburbs, summer may be your best opportunity.