Candace Cantu McGloin

How to make your Spring listing stand out

Spring is an ideal time to sell a home. It’s a well-known fact that both the number of buyers and inventory increase during the months of April, May, and June. This often means that your house could be paired against stiff competition. Here are some simple real estate tips to help your spring listing stand out!

home inspection

Stay ahead of the home inspection 

If you know that a home inspector will find something wrong with your house, it’s advantageous to get it fixed before the inspection. Potential buyers will appreciate the updates, and it will probably cost you less to have it fixed beforehand. It also reduces the possibility of buyers placing certain contingencies on the contract.

Check out these pieces about home inspection to make this hurdle an easy one.

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Declutter indoor spaces
Have extra clutter accumulated from the winter? Time to purge! Consider donating excess items to a local shelter. Potential buyers are more likely to enjoy your house if it’s clutter-free. Tidy spaces also help rooms appear larger, a win-win for both you and a potential buyer.

Decluttering can be stressful and difficult, here are some articles with advice on decluttering.

yardwork arrangement

Resume yardwork

It’s time to clean up what winter left behind. Remove all dead leaves and debris from your property. Don’t allow overgrown vegetation to block windows and sidewalks. Trim down large bushes and branches to showcase the exterior of your home. Plant spring flowers in the front, either in a potter or in a bed, to add a pop of color and increase curb appeal.

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Deep clean the exterior 
The exterior is just as important as the interior. Power wash the siding, sidewalk, and driveway. A potential buyer will be much more interested if the siding and walkways are all freshly cleaned. Power washing is also an inexpensive improvement; you can rent a machine for around $50.

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Brighten up your color palette

The days are becoming brighter and so should your decor! Catchall accent pieces can be easily replaced to incorporate soft spring colors (yellows, pinks, and lavenders). Bright sofa pillows will lighten up a room and make potential buyers feel more welcome.

Consider painting cabinets and small furniture pieces to pop! Here’s a guide on painting common surfaces.

Published by Candace Cantu McGloin

Candace Cantu McGloin is a 10-year real estate agent with the daily mission of finding her clients a home. Not a house. Not a place to live. A home, where the heart is. There are a million things that can occur in a transaction that can make the process stumble or pause, but with Candace’s years of real estate experience, new and returning clients have learned to expect smooth sailing. Candace and her husband, Eamonn, have owned vacation rental and investment properties throughout the Inland Empire, adding those experiences to your search for a home. She considers each transaction she enters as if she is personally buying them herself. Her ultimate goal is to hear her clients say, “Thank you, that was such a smooth transaction.” Candace’s philosophy is simple: clients come first. She pledges to be in constant communication with you, keeping you fully informed throughout the entire process. She believes that if you are not left with an amazing experience, she hasn’t done her job. Candace finds and sells anything from your future home to luxury transactions and investment properties. Returning clients have called her a dream maker and a house whisperer. Whether you are ready to buy your first home, upsize, downsize, invest or sell, Candace’s expert guidance will allow you to enjoy the process, knowing fully you are in good hands. Candace can get you to the home you want to have, whether it’s across countries or across the street. Contact her today for a complimentary meeting at 951-201-2443 or CandaceCantuMcGloin@gmail.com

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