With the active summer real estate market now fully underway in Ottawa, this is a popular time for homeowners to consider putting their house or condo on the market. There are plenty of active buyers in the Ottawa region looking to move into their dream home before the long days of summer transition into autumn and winter. While it’s a great time to list your home and take advantage of the city’s active buyers, if you’re selling a house there are a few things you can do to make sure your home sells quickly and brings you the best value.
Besides maximizing your property’s curb appeal and making your home look as attractive as possible, as a home seller you should be proactive behind the scenes of your listing to make sure there are no surprises when the right buyer does come along. Buyers will typically look at many different homes before they decide that yours is the one for them, and with a lot of money on the line it’s unlikely they’ll be taking too many risks when it comes time to sign an offer. Many buyers protect themselves by stipulating that your home needs to pass an inspection before the sale can close.
Let Your Home Stand Out in Your Neighbourhood
A home inspection lets the buyer know they aren’t going to have to take on any big renovations or costs in the first few years living in their new home. In a busy spring market, a great way to stay ahead of the competition in your neighbourhood is to make sure you’re fully prepared for any prospective buyer. Completing a home inspection before you list your property, after you’ve made some recent renovations and finishing touches on your home, can be just what a buyer is looking for when considering their next house.
When it comes time for buyers in your area to make an offer, your home will stand out as move-in ready and the inspection report will bring a level of comfort they won’t find when they’re looking at similar properties. Further, you can take comfort in the fact that your transaction will close smoothly and that no unexpected surprises will come up after the buyer has submitted their final offer. All you’ll have to do is start planning your move to your new home!
Prepare for Your Home Sale
If your pre-listing home inspection uncovers some necessary repairs, then this is exactly the time when you’d want to find out! Although it’s never fun to discover that your home is going to require time-consuming and often costly repairs, it’s much better to learn about any problems before you decide to sell. This gives you plenty of time to address the issues and make sure they’re taken care of, and once the problems are resolved you’ll have a better idea of the value you can get for your house. Even better, a home with recent renovations will be that much more appealing to buyers who are already interested in a home in your area.
If you’re planning on selling a house or condo in Ottawa this summer, we’re happy to provide you with a free market evaluation of your home to help you prepare! Contact us directly or at any of our branch locations in the Ottawa region. If you’d like some advice on how to get ready for a home inspection, contact any of our experienced sales representatives for information. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Performance Realty blog for the latest real estate market news in Ottawa and more helpful tips for home buyers and sellers!