Let’s face it, selling any property takes a lot of hard work and determination. There are however a few tricks of the trade that can help make the selling process go a whole lot smoother. Best of all, some of the best tips are the most economically friendly to put into play for any property that needs to be sold. 

Now let’s get into the selling tips that will turn your listing into a home buyer’s dream! 

Tip #1: Boost Curb Appeal 

As the old saying goes, “nothing beats a first impression”. In other words, the best way to grab any home buyer’s attention is to make the exterior as desirable as the interior. A few easy ways to boost curb appeal without breaking the bank are:

• Clear away any clutter from the front porch and yard
• Remove any trash from around the property and make sure pathways are clear
• Spray down the front exterior and wash all street facing windows
• Pull any weeds from the garden or front lawn

For anyone with a brown lawn, now is the time to deal with it. Since there’s no way to make a brown lawn more appealing, the only solution is to finally restore that suffering grass to its former green glory. The first step to a greener lawn, and increased resale value, is to figure out what the problem is. 

Some of the most common problems with grass to look out for are: 

• Brown spots – typically the cause of brown spots on a lawn are the result of dog urine
• Insects – some lawn pests may be eating away at the grass root
• Circles – since mushrooms grow in circles chance are fungal threads are the culprit
• Wilting – turning brown or beginning to wilt usually means the lawn needs a deep watering
• Dry browning grass – otherwise healthy grass can turn dry and brown if mowed too short 

Once the culprit making your lawn suffer has been identified, the next step is to turn it green and make sure it stays that way. The easiest solution is to install a lawn sprinkler system so that maintaining that beautiful green grass is put on autopilot. Best of all, nothing grabs attention like a lush green lawn! 

Tip #2: Add a Pop of Color 

Before moving on to the interior, the exterior needs to be a bit more “wow factor” to really make sure the property grabs even a passing home buyer’s attention. To stay in theme with cost friendly selling tips, it’s time to use a little paint to make a big change. The key is to pick a paint that will give a bright pop of color to the home, like a bold red or Azure blue, that no one will be able to miss. 

The best external areas to target for a fresh pop of color are:

• Front door
• Garage Door
• Window shutters (street facing) 

Putting up a quick fresh coat of paint is even more important when exterior paint is chipping or peeling. Afterall, can a dull colored, peeling front door convince a home buyer the interior will be any better? 

Tip #3: Let in the Light! 

There is nothing like showing off how much natural light a home can give. In other words, open all the blinds and let as much light into the home as you possible can. A friendly reminder, make sure the windows are clean! Clean windows will really help let the light shine in. 

Especially with current socially distant times making home the place where the majority of time is being spent, a sustainable home design with plenty of natural light will be a huge selling feature. For anyone looking for a little convincing, natural lighting at home has tons of benefits, with both health and lifestyle, that are sure to appeal to any home buyer’s interest, such as:

• Brightening a home with natural light saves on energy costs because less electricity is used
• Natural light makes the space look bigger and more open (a huge selling feature)
• Natural light increases an individual’s energy while reducing stress and anxiety
• Natural light increases an individual’s focus and benefits vision, like lowering the risk of nearsightedness

Truth be told, there are still plenty of other benefits natural light has to offer in addition to those listed above, all of which make a naturally bright home even more desirable to any home buyer. A few easy ways to help maximize the natural lighting in your home are: 

• Use lightweight fabric drapes and avoid heavy or blackout curtains
• Strategically place mirrors to reflect natural lighting
• Make sure the windows are spotlessly clean from both sides (interior and exterior)

Now it’s time to make the most of the natural light and curb appeal potential that your property has to offer, and start grabbing home buyer’s attention today!