With the busy holiday season approaching, many people are likely to put off selling property during the fall months. Putting your house up for sale in autumn, however, has advantages. To help your property sell faster in the fall, here are some tips to prepare it for the market. 

3 Tips for Selling Your Home in Fall

1. Increase Energy Efficiency

Because temperatures start to drop during fall, house hunters want to know how a home performs in colder weather. Ensuring their families are comfortable in an energy-efficient home may be a top priority. To make your home more attractive to home buyers, replace your old HVAC system with an ENERGY STAR®-qualified model. You should also secure a roof inspection and have repairs made to eliminate leaks. 

2. Upgrade the Landscaping

Colorful fall foliage can enhance the curb appeal of homes in the fall. To make your property picture perfect, rake fallen leaves and twigs, mow the lawn, and shape shrubs and hedges. Cut back and limbs that overhang your home or drive. Line paths with pumpkins, too, or plant an eye-catching garden of mums and asters to improve landscaping visuals.

3. Appeal to the Senses

Since you’re selling property close to the holiday season, decorate your home in celebration. Place a Halloween- or Thanksgiving-inspired wreath on the front door, and dress the dining room table with an appropriate floral spray. These touches will help house hunters imagine themselves in your home for the holidays. You can also light a few cinnamon-, nutmeg-, or vanilla-scented candles as these smells evoke the season as well.

For help selling property in the fall or during any other time of year, reach out to the real estate agents at RE/MAX Real Team Realty in Ashland, KY. Always watching market trends, their sales professionals will inform you of all there’s to know about selling property in the Boyd County area. To start the process, call (606) 325-0407, or visit the agency’s website to view a directory of their staff.