In the Long Branch, New Jersey Jersey Shore market spring is the prime time for new listings. However summer can also be a popular choice providing unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Hi I’m Michele Irizarry CEO and Broker of Shore Prime Properties. For decades we have helped many buyers and sellers move all year long but if you were thinking of selling your home this summer follow these tips to initiate a successful sale on your terms. Please also be sure to like and follow Shore Prime Properties on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. We also have helpful content just like this in our very own magazine Good To Be Home. Reach out to us today if you would like to be added to our mailing list.
Understanding the summer buyer: Historically the best time to sell a home is between March and May however buyers can be just as motivated during the summer months especially right before back to school time. So how can you take advantage of the upside that the summer market offers and communicate with those higher paying summer buyers? Home buyers may take advantage of the flexibility offered by the out-of-school season This may be especially true for buyers who are relocating from a distant market and have been waiting for school to end so that they can go all in on their home search. Summertime buyers who need to settle in before the start of the school year may be willing to pay more for a home if the seller has a timeline that matches their own. Inventory can be reduced in the summer especially toward the end of the season if most of the homes in your market were snapped up during the spring. You may find that there are plenty of disappointed buyers who are eager to check out your summertime listing.
Summertime is an opportunity to present your home at its best rather than buying when there’s still snow on the ground or when the first buds are coming out on the trees. Buyers are seeing your home in the full bloom of summer. That provides a distinct advantage improving curb appeal and helping your home look better inside and out.
Summer staging: A host of studies have shown that staging helps to sell homes for more money at any time of the year but summer staging can be uniquely effective. Here’s how to maximize the potential of your home for summertime sales. Keep things cool: When you know buyers are coming to look at your home turn up the AC, turn on the ceiling fans and make sure your home is comfortably cool. Set out a bowl or a bin filled with ice and bottles of sparkling water or a pitcher of spa water- ice water filled with lemon or cucumber slices. The idea is to make your home feel like an oasis from the summer heat keeping potential buyers inside long enough to fall in love with it.
Stage outdoors: You have a unique advantage in the summer selling season since you can sell outdoor living potential along with your interior spaces. Stage every single outdoor space from your front porch to your deck or patio to emphasize how much living can go on in your outdoor spaces. Lighten up: Replace heavy drapes with sheer or light curtains so that summer sunlight streams into your home. Replace heavy throw blankets with lightweight towels or other summery linens and swap out velvet throw pillows with linen and cotton options and light or bright colors.
Consider color: You can get away with fun pops of color now that might feel out of place other times of the year. If you have a neutral interior consider adding bright citrus shades to grab attention and make your home more memorable.
Selling from a distance: One of the challenges of a summer home sale is that you may find yourself negotiating the sale of your home while traveling or on vacation. Here are some strategies to keep in mind to make a summertime sale a little easier. Communicate clearly with your agent to ensure that you are on the same page when it comes to price timeline and other factors before you list your home. Understand the platforms your agent uses for electronic communication, online document signing and virtual transaction management. Make sure that your agent has your most up-to-date email address and phone number. Even though you’re on vacation check in for information from your agent or broker regularly to ensure that you are aware of anything that’s time sensitive. You may want to designate two specific times of the day to check your email and voicemail messages. Try to plan ahead for the unexpected. It’s not easy to negotiate a purchase price from the middle of a theme park or to choose a closing date from a kayak. Understand your time constraints and do what you need to do in order to make good decisions.
Summer can be the best time of year for selling your home. Go into it with a positive perspective to help make the most of the opportunities that the summer market has to offer. Whether you’re considering selling now or in the future you can always reach out to us here at Shore Prime Properties. We have selling tips for each season of the year to help our sellers get top dollar for their homes. I’m Michele Irizarry selling prime real estate at the Jersey Shore.
