Using the Summer to Prep for a Fall Sale
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My previous blog post was all about buying a home in late summer & how it can save you money, or at least alleviate some of the pressure buyers are feeling right now with bidding wars. But what about for those thinking of selling their home right now?
If you’re thinking of selling your home and aren’t in a rush to do so, preparing it for an early fall sale is a good bet. Odds are good that you’ll sell it for a higher price than if you’d done so in the late summer or waited until late fall to list. So with that in mind, what can you do to prepare your house for a fall sale?
Preparing Your House for a Fall Sale
First off, if you’re starting to prepare your house for a fall sale, take advantage of the nice summer weather! Good weather will allow you…
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