5 Things To Do This Summer To Prep Your Home To Sell In Seattle

The dog days of summer are here and I bet you are asking yourself “What can I do right now to help my home sell this Fall in Seattle?” There are a few key to dos you need to tackle to prep your home to sell this Seattle this Fall!

Did you know that we do a ton of work with sellers during the summer months to help them prep their home to sell in the Fall in Seattle? Why? The summer is the best time to do very specific projects on a home. The longer days also means we can dig in and do bigger renovation projects for homes with our extended team.

Here are the 5 things you can do right now this summer to prep your home to sell in Seattle later this year:

Purge
Tackle Those Outdoor Home Projects
Update Your Yard
Power Wash Those Gutters and Patios
Call A Diva!

First Step: Download our seller guide. It is filled to the brim with good information to help you better understand the full home selling process.

5 Things To Do This Summer To Prep Your Home To Sell in Seattle

Let’s dive into what you can do right now to get your home in tip top shape to sell in Seattle.

One – Purge Everything You Are Not Taking To The New Home

If you don’t love it, use it or need it – get rid of it. Summer is the perfect time to have a garage sale and let someone else pay you for your stuff!

The best strategy is to create three piles as you go through closets, rooms, etc.:

Give Away
Throw Away
Donate Away

Need help?

We have worked with a company that helps older folks transition out of their family home. If you need a recommendation, we can help.

Two – Tackle Those Big Outdoor Home Projects

The summer is the only real time you can do specific projects in Seattle. The long and dry summer days finally give us the space we need to paint and do major repairs to the exterior of the home.

What is a big outdoor home project?

Replace The Roofs
Paint The Exterior Of The Home
Replace The Siding Of The Home
Install New Exterior Doors
Update Or Install A Patio

Get it done while the sun is shining and the weather is dry.

Three – Give Your Yard Some Love!

Have you been ignoring your yard lately? Well. so have we. This June we did a big clean up of the yard and patio in preparation for our nephew’s graduation party. We added new plants to the pots, cleaned up old plants, and strung summer lights.

The summer is the perfect time to add things to your garden to make sure there are plants that will look amazing.

Pro-tip: Just save the pruning for late Fall or during the winter.

Need help? We have an amazing gardener who can come and consult with you about your yard.

Four – Power Wash Those Slimy Green Gutters And Patios to Prep Your Home to Sell in Seattle

Look y’all, if you live anyplace cold and wet, you know that gutters and patios get super gross during the wet season. Time to snag an inexpensive power washer and get to work cleaning off the gunk so they will be sparkly for that Fall listing.

Pro-tip: Do not power wash your roof!!! It will erode the life of the roof. But you can use a broom to sweep away moss and other debris.

Five – CALL a DIVA And Get a Full Prep List To Sell Your Home In Seattle

Kim and Donna are passionate about making sure you have all of the information you need to prep your home to sell in Seattle. They will go through the home with you with the eye of the pickiest buyer and help you make a list of to dos. Kim and Donna help you prioritize the most important projects so you are not wasting time and money on unnecessary remodels and upgrades.

Text Kim today 206-850-3102 and make an appointment.

Your List to Prep Your Home to Sell in Seattle

Our goal is to always help our clients make the most amount of money from their homes. The best way to make this happen is to take advantage of the warm weather and get to work on your home.

Here are the five things you can do right now to prep your home to sell in Seattle.

Purge
Tackle Those Outdoor Home Projects
Update Your Yard
Power Wash Those Gutters and Patios
Call A Diva!

We have a ton of resources for home sellers on our blog.

Here are a few blog posts that you may find especially useful if you’re thinking about selling your home this year in Seattle:

Everyone’s home selling and buying path is different. Is it time for you to book an appointment with Kim? Call Kim directly at 206-850-3102 or send her an email at kim@teamdivarealestate.com to chat!