Home Buying and Selling Tips for Fall

Here are some of their tips for fall buyers and sellers:

Fall Sellers:

Replace faded summer plants with fall-blooming flowers and add autumn decorations to the home.

Expect low-ball offers and be prepared with higher counter offers.

Freshen up listing photos by shooting pictures that make it less obvious that the seasons have changed.

Price the home to sell. A price that is a little lower than the competition may be a winning move.

Be willing to show the property and hold open houses whenever potential buyers are ready

Fall Buyers:

Look for motivated sellers who have a reason to move on by the end of the year.

Explore new constructions. Builders are often interested in selling before the new tax year.

Beware of fall maintenance issues. Consider overflowing gutters and leaf-covered lawns.

Shape offers carefully. Even in this market it is possible to turn sellers off with a too-low bid.

Fall Maintenance

1. Check your heating system including filters, pilot lights and burners. Have the system serviced by a qualified professional. Cleaning and servicing now can save you money later. Learn steps to boost your furnace's efficiency and how to replace your furnace filter.