Fall Home Selling Tips in Marriottsville & Carroll County, MD

There’s something quite comforting about the change of season from summer to fall. The leaves explode with vibrant colors of yellow and red. Flip flops and beach towels are swapped for well-loved sweaters and fleece blankets. And cinnamon-scented everything fills the air.

Besides being a great time of year to slow down and enjoy all the season has to offer, fall is also a great time to sell your home. In fact, after spring it’s the second busiest season for home sales.

So if you’re thinking about selling your home this fall, here are some tips to make it stand out from the rest.

Clean up the front and back yard. Cut back overgrown shrubbery and tree limbs, especially from windows and pathways and rake up leaves and debris. Cut down dead summer flowers and get your vegetable garden ready for fall.

Tackle the exterior of your home. Clear gutters and downspouts and inspect siding for cracks or gaps. Consider pressure washing your deck and the exterior of your home, and thoroughly clean all the windows to let as much natural light in as possible.

Add seasonal curb appeal. Consider painting your front door and accent it with a vibrant fall wreath. Place pumpkins and seasonal flowers like mums or marigolds alongside outdoor steps. Turn on footpath lights or install motion activated lamps.

Declutter the inside. Clear your home of as many personal items as possible. Keep dresser and table tops free of clutter, and thin out closets and cabinets. Consider removing bulky furniture pieces to give the appearance of more living space.

Set the mood. Make your home warm and inviting with a cozy throw across an ottoman, fall-colored throw pillows, and themed accessories. Burn autumn-scented candles in the kitchen and bathrooms before showing your home. Simmer a pot of apple cider on the stove, and leave out mugs so potential buyers can help themselves. And accent with lamps instead of stark overhead lighting.

And don’t forget to take care of any lingering plumbing issues, all of which we can assist you with here at Your 1 Plumber. From stubbornly clogged drains to leaky faucets and toilets in dire need of being replaced, we service, repair, and install it all. Even better, contact us today for a whole-house plumbing inspection so you can find out what if anything needs taking care of before a prospective buyer finds out and reports the problems to you.