Getting your home ready for sale is just as important in the fall, and maintaining curb appeal requires different attention then in the spring and summer. Here are some tips to help when selling your home and help buyers fall in love with it. 

1. Don’t ‘Leave’ a Mess 

While fall leaves are gorgeous to look at on trees, once they hit the ground they no longer add to the beauty of your property. Make a good first impression and get rid of leaves, so the first thing sellers see is your home, not the amount of raking they will have to do each year! 

2. Fall Flowers 

Gardens and landscaping can add to curb appeal. If your summer flowers have died, it’s best to replace them or remove them all together. Consider planting mums or fall flowers in flower beds. (Mums can withstand the colder weather and come in beautiful fall colours). If you don’t have a garden or prefer not to plant flowers in them, try using urns or large pots instead. 

3. Lighten Up 

Let’s face it without the summer sun, on darker days the inside of homes can look dreary. Here are some tips to minimize the impact of duller days. 

• Clean your windows and screens on both sides before listing 
• Make sure all blinds, and window coverings are open as wide as they can go 
• Show your home earlier in the day if possible 
• Consider outdoor landscape lighting, patio lighting or solar pathway lighting 

4. Give Sweater Weather Vibes 

Keep your home feeling cozy from the outside in. Incorporate fall décor around your home’s exterior – it can be as simple as a wreath on the front door to a fully staged fall patio session, complete with chunky knit blankets and all! Inside, consider highlighting your fireplace if you have one, minimize clutter and placing a throw on the couch. Make your home feel welcoming and buyers may just want to stay. 

5. Festive Frights Not Always a Delight 

If you’re selling your home during Halloween season, you might want to nix the spooky décor. If you want to decorate, use pumpkins or décor that can be easily stored away during showings. Just be sure the festive spirit doesn’t dampen the buying spirit of those viewing your home.