There are exactly 90 days until Christmas and 63 days until Thanksgiving. Isn’t that a wake up call?? Although it may surprise you, people have lots of reasons to shop for homes in the fall: job changes, family situations, growing families… No matter why people want to move, all home buyers have one thing in common. They want to be moved and settled before the holidays hit! We are experiencing a short window of normalcy before the holidays ramp up, and that makes fall a great time to sell! Here are some tips from our team to help you sell your home this fall.
Tidy Up the Yard
For many of us in southwest Missouri, fall means you’ve got a yard covered in leaves. Although this can be a daunting task (that demands to be done over and over again), raking the yard is an important part of staging your home in the fall. Removing that dead layer of leaves helps your grass thrive and makes your yard look neat and tidy. While you’re out there, take some time to cut back any bushes or tree limbs that have overgrown and trim any dead flowers. You want your yard to showcase the outside of your home, not distract people as they walk up.
Click here for a few fall lawn care tips.
Boost Your Curb Appeal
Once you’ve decluttered the yard, shift your attention to the exterior of your home. Wash the windows, decorate the front entryway, and make your house sparkle! You may not notice how dirty your windows are, but your buyers will. Fall is a great time to take care of this chore every year. Chrysanthemums and marigolds can brighten the front of your home with a splash of bright, fall colors. Plant these beauties in pots along your steps or sidewalk, and you’ll boost your curb appeal for sure!
Focus on the Fireplace
Very few things scream fall like a crackling fire in the fireplace. This is the perfect time of year to make your fireplace a major focal point in your home. Clean it up and get that fire going! Buyers will love the warm, cozy atmosphere! You can also utilize the space around the fireplace or on your mantle to decorate with some cute fall knick knacks: pumpkins, leaves, candles, and wreaths!
Mix in Touches of Fall
The simplest touches of color can add the perfect amount of fall warmth. You can bring in gorgeous maroons, oranges, yellows, and reds with a few accent pillows on the couch, a blanket draped over a chair, or the place settings at your dining room table. You don’t need to redecorate the whole house to incorporate the colors of fall into your home. For some great fall decorating ideas, click here to get some amazing ideas from Southern Living.
If you’re ready to sell your home this fall, contact our team at Missouri Home, Farm & Land Realty, LLC! Click here to reach out on our website, or give our office a call at 417-777-3300.