As summer winds down here on Lake Nacimiento, oftentimes we’ll find new homes beginning to come on the market in Oak Shores and Heritage Ranch.  Sellers want to get a jump start on the fall market and want to be sure to get their home sold before the holiday season.

If you’re considering selling your Lake Nacimiento home within the coming months, here are ten tips you’ll want to take into consideration for a smooth and efficient home selling process.

1. Update your listing photos– If your Lake Nacimiento home was listed last winter or spring, talk with your Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent about updating your home’s marketing with brand new early fall shots when the trees are full and flowers are still in bloom. Pictures from the previous season make your listing seem dated.

2. Focus on curb appeal– Selling your Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch home during the fall certainly comes with one advantage: the season’s beautiful foliage which can automatically make your home more attractive for showings. However, you still need to do your part to keep your home looking its best. Start by sprucing up your lawn, keep falling leaves at bay with frequent raking and patch up any brown spots in the grass.

3. Appeal to the senses– As the weather cools down later in the fall season, make your home a warm, welcoming space where buyers will want to stick around. If you encourage them to stay awhile during showings, you give them more time to admire your home’s best features.

4. Flaunt your fireplace– A warm, inviting fireplace is a great selling point as the weather gets cooler. Highlight this fall-friendly feature by arranging your furniture to make your fireplace a focal point. Place a mirror, artwork, vases or other tasteful decor on top of the mantel to make it even more prominent.

5. Think like a buyer– Fall house hunters are looking for great deals on Lake Nacimiento homes, so be prepared for lowball offers and possible non-serious buyers. Manage your expectations and negotiate accordingly, depending on your motivation.

6. Hire a reliable real estate professional– As if selling your home isn’t stressful enough, you’re probably thinking ahead for the holidays or helping the kids ease into a new school year. During this hectic season, you definitely want an experienced Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent to take some of the pressure of selling your home off your shoulders. If you are still searching for an agent; I would love to talk with you about creating a customized home selling plan for your home!

7. Price it right– If you want to grab the attention of buyers in this competitive market, you need to price your home correctly from the start – possibly slightly lower than comparable homes in your neighborhood. Setting your listing price just right could lead to a bidding war, resulting in a higher sales price for you. Work with your Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent to price your home correctly.

8. Watch your timing– Put your Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch home on the market well in advance of looking for a new home. And don’t place an offer on your next home until you have solid offers on the one you have to sell now. The last thing you want to do is juggle two mortgage payments. Of course, if your Lake Nacimiento home is your vacation home, you won’t have to worry about this point.

9. Beware of TMI (too much information)– Buyers think most sellers these days are in dire straits, so don’t do anything to add to that perceived advantage and lower your potential selling price. While you are obligated to disclose everything about the property’s condition, you aren’t obligated to disclose your personal situation.

10. Be flexible– We are currently in a buyers market on Lake Nacimiento so be willing to work with buyers to help your chances of making a quick sale. Offer to pay for closing costs or repairs, and be adaptable when it comes to showing your home and holding open houses. If you really need to sell your Lake Nacimiento home, you need to accommodate buyers’ busy schedules as well. This might mean opening your home on weeknights and weekends. Be flexible!

If you have any questions over these points, or you’re ready to get your home on the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market, please feel free to contact me today!

I look forward to getting your Lake Nacimiento home sold!

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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