Davie Fl RealtorEveryone knows that spring and summer are peak times for home sales.  Most families with children want to make a move before school starts, and in many climates, homes just look a lot better in the warmer weather.

Why Sell This Fall?

The Florida Climate.  In the fall and winter, Davie FL homes for sale aren’t covered in three feet of snow.  The trees aren’t bare and the gardens aren’t dormant.  From the perspective of curb appeal and ease of showing homes, Florida’s fall and winter seasons are no different from spring and summer.

There’s Less Competition.  Since many people think they should only sell in spring and summer, there’s less competition in the fall.  Less competition is good for you as the seller because your home has a much better chance of standing out from the crowd.  Buyers who are overwhelmed with choices take longer to make decisions.

Buyers are Often More Serious.  Spring and summer brings a flurry of activity in the home market.  It’s likely that many people who tour your home are just looking.

Summer buyers may want to know how your home compares to theirs to get a feel for the market in case they decide to sell.  In addition, they may think about moving if they find the “perfect” home, but they may not be serious buyers.  Any buyer looking for perfection will likely be disappointed.

You’ll Stand Out from the Stale Summer Listings.  There are always homes that have stayed on the market for months.  Those sellers may have priced their home too high, or may not have prepared their home to sell.  Buyers are typically suspicious of homes that have been on the market longer than they should.  However, when you list your home at a fair market price and prepare it to sell, you’ll have an outstanding advantage.

There’s Still a Deadline.  While school is in session, in the fall and early winter, people who want to move usually want to settle in before the November and December holidays.  Therefore, timing is still important.

Mortgage Rates are Still Low.  As of this writing, mortgage rates are still very low, many below 4%.  This is an advantage for you as a seller because financing is still attractive to buyers.  In addition, the likelihood is that you will buy another home and can take advantage of the low rates yourself.

Tips for Selling in the Fall

If you decide to sell in the fall, here are some tips that will help to make your transaction a success.

Plan for Early Showings.  As days get shorter, potential buyers will want to see your home in daylight whenever possible.  Get the house ready to show before you leave for work in the morning, not when you get home.

Pay Attention to Curb Appeal.  Make sure the lawn looks good, even if it’s slowed down its growth.  Take the time to plant winter plants or set out pots of plants that bloom in the fall and winter, such as geraniums, to make your yard look inviting.  Make sure attractive outdoor lighting is in place for those buyers who may arrive after sunset.

Sell to Fall Buyers.  It’s more likely that millennials and empty-nesters will be looking at Davie homes for sale in the fall.  Couples without children don’t need to worry about school districts or starting times.  Do whatever you can to sell to those two groups.  For example, focus on multiple uses for your rooms.  Rather than focusing on four bedrooms, put the image in buyers’ minds that some bedrooms would work well as an office, a study or a hobby room.

Sell in the Fall with Confidence

If you want to make a move in the fall, make sure you work with local experts who can help you create the most effective home marketing plan.  You can trust the Davie REALTORS® on Teri’s Real Estate Team to provide the local market knowledge and real estate expertise you need.  Call us at 954-242-8030 or send an email for more information.

 

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The School Year is About to Start!

Davie RealtorFor most homeowners in the Davie area, the first day of school for the coming year is right around the corner.  It’s always a challenge for the whole family to get back into a school routine.  Kids are challenged to reestablish a routine for doing homework after a summer off.  Here are some tips for creating a homework station that your kids will enjoy.

Find a place where your kids can devote their attention to homework.  If you can create a dedicated homework spot, you’re going to be ahead of the game.

  1. Give your kids a desk surface with plenty of room to spread out. If there isn’t enough room for a couple schoolbooks and a computer or writing tablet, for example, it will be difficult for your child to use the space.
  2. Make sure chairs are comfortable. You may need an adjustable height chair until your children are tall enough to use a regular desk.  If that’s the case, look for a foot stool that will let them rest their feet until they reach the floor.
  3. Make sure there’s good lighting. Some kids prefer to have natural light at their workspace, so placing the homework station near a window is key.  Other kids would prefer a very private space away from distractions.  For those kids, make sure there is adequate task lighting.
  4. Put a calendar front and center. A large wall calendar is handy for kids to use to track when assignments are due.  It’s much more difficult to wait until the last minute when everyone can see when that science project needs to be completed.
  5. Kids will have cords. Come up with a good way to organize cords for their computers, mobile phones, speakers, etc.  The cardboard core of a paper towel roll provides an inexpensive way to keep cords untangled.
  6. Add desktop storage. Come up with ways to keep your child’s desktop as clear of clutter as possible.  Pen and pencil holders from the office supply will keep writing implements handy.  You can also use a mug from the kitchen to serve the same purpose.
  7. Consider a homework lazy susan to hold containers of supplies like pens, pencils, scissors, glue, markers and more. Everything will be within easy reach.
  8. Find a way to store backpacks. A hook on the wall for a backpack will help your kids keep track of it.  You could also put a hook on the side of the desktop to keep backpacks close at hand.
  9. Provide organization tools. How does your child like to organize things?  Would they be happier with clips on the wall for hanging assignments they’re working on?  Would they prefer to have bookshelves with in/out boxes?  Can you reduce the weight of their backpacks by providing storage bins for homework and test papers they’ll need for each subject to study for final exams?
  10. No room for a dedicated space? Create a portable homework station.  You can use a crafter’s caddy, a homework box or a plastic container with a lid – anything that will hold homework school supplies and can be used at the kitchen table, the couch or grandma’s house.

Make the Homework Station a Kid-Friendly Spot

Finally, let your inner child run free when decorating.  And, consult your children about their preferences.  Would they be happier with bright, fun colors, or feel more studious with a neutral palette?

If the homework station is in general family space such as the kitchen, you’ll have to make some compromises to make the space blend in with your interior design.  But, if you’re setting something up in your child’s room or the attic or a separate “homework room,” be sure to create a space where your kids will be motivated to spend some quality time.

If you’re finding that you’re out of room, you need to talk to a Davie REALTOR®.  You can trust Teri’s Real Estate Team to provide you with the professional and personal service that will make finding your next home, or selling your current one, a positive experience!  Call us at 954-242-8030 or send an email for more information.

 

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