While the spring and summer markets are the most popular among home sellers, the fall market certainly doesn’t disappoint. Follow these tips to help ensure that your house flies off of the market before Old Man Winter arrives.

Create festive curb appeal  
In a buyers’ market, it’s important to do everything you can to make your house look its best. Make sure that your yard, walkways, and gutters are free of leaves and debris. Add seasonal style with a festive door wreath, planters filled with autumn-colored flowers, and a front porch lined with pumpkins.

Keep the lights on
Gone are the days that it stays light well past dinnertime, so be sure that your house is illuminated both on the inside and outside. Brighten rooms by pulling up the blinds and pushing back the window dressings, and keep the front porch and walkway lights on so visitors don’t stumble and have a better chance to experience the exterior of your house.

Check the HVAC
With the nights becoming chillier, it’s important to make sure that your HVAC system is up to par. It’s best to have it checked out before you put your house on the market. Not only will this reduce the chances of an offer falling through, but it can also help keep you and your guests warm and cozy during the colder months.

Like any season, fall may present certain challenges when selling, but it also offers numerous opportunities, especially with its beautiful foliage offering a stunning backdrop to elevate your home’s curb appeal. If you’re looking to sell this season, reach out to a real estate agent, who can walk you through the process, give you more tips for sprucing up your home, and help you move it off the market for top dollar.