How to Attract Home Buyers in Northern Virginia During the Summer

As the weather starts to heat up, the real estate market typically does, too. If you’re getting your house ready to sell, you’ll want to be sure you know how to attract home buyers in Northern Virginia by refreshing your house so it’s summer-ready.

In terms of staging your house and showcasing great curb appeal, selling during the summer can put you at an advantage. You don’t have to worry about nasty weather and potential buyers can picture their families during a relaxing period of the year when they’re looking at your house.

Home Staging Tips to Attract Home Buyers in Norther Virginia

Some of the things you can do to be sure you’re attracting home buyers in the summer include:

1. Make sure your air conditioning unit is working properly.

Make sure you’re changing your filters every month. It’s also a good idea to hire an HVAC contractor to perform a tune-up on your unit and make sure everything is functioning as it should. Also, make sure you have your A/C set at a comfortable temperature during the day, even if you’re not home, so real estate agents and potential buyers are comfortable when they look at your house.

2. Wash the exterior of your house.

You can accomplish this using ordinary garden hose pressure and a mild detergent. Be careful with pressure washers — they can force water under the siding, resulting in potential mildew and rot.

3. Clean all the windows.

Sometimes it’s the simple things that can make a huge difference. Dirty, grimy windows with remnants of winter and spring rainfalls are just plain unattractive. Sparkling, clean windows will make your house more attractive on the inside AND the outside.

4. Accentuate your outdoor living areas.

If you have a great patio and outdoor kitchen area, clean all the equipment and furniture. Add some fun, colorful pillows and rugs in vibrant summer colors — think turquoise, coral, red, yellow. Clean all your decks and walkways.

5. Stay up to date on your landscaping and yard work.

A lush, green lawn is a big selling point. Keep it in healthy shape, and mow and trim the edges on a regular basis. Trim all your trees and shrubbery.

6. Maintain your swimming pool.

If you have a swimming pool, have it professionally cleaned and maintained as you get ready to sell your house. Set some loungers by the pool so the area looks inviting and buyers can envision their family relaxing poolside.

7. Bring a touch of summer inside your house.

If you have any more questions or concerns about getting your house ready to sell this summer — or anytime — feel free to reach out the Glass House Real Estate team. Our agents know the area, are familiar with the market, have superior marketing and negotiating skills, and can get your house sold quickly.