From A Woman's Perspective: August 16th, 2025 “Roadmap to a Spring Home sale...

Roadmap to a Spring Home sale…

Good morning, Marilyn. It’s been such a wonderful summer that it’s hard to believe it will ever come to an end. But, alas, it will, and this week I was reminded again by a very special client who reached out for advice about preparing for a spring home sale. 

If I was planning a home sale in the spring, I’d be starting some key activities now to lessen the stress and work later. 

• Declutter in Stages - Go room by room sorting items to keep, donate, discard, or sell piles. A lighter, brighter and uncluttered environment feels bigger and more inviting to buyers.
• Tackle Minor Repairs - Loose door handles, leaky faucets, squeaky hinges - they may seem small but they send a message to buyers about the overall upkeep of your home.
• Update Lighting - Replacing dim or mismatched bulbs, swapping outdated fixtures with bright, warm lighting makes your home feel cheerful and modern. 
• Freshen Paint - neutral, light colours can make spaces feel larger and appeal to a wider buying audience. Providing a convenient, turn-key property option for buyers will help get your home sold quickly.
• Boost Curb Appeal - Clean walkways, trim shrubs, and replace rusty mailboxes or coach lamps - all of these will help make a good first impression when buyers pull up to see your property. 
• Service Major Systems - Have your furnace, roof, and plumbing checked now to avoid surprises during a buyer’s property inspection. But remember: if your furnace or air conditioning systems need to be replaced NEVER agree to lease it. 
• Pre-Pack Sentimental Items - This keeps them safe and starts the emotional transition toward your next chapter. If you have earmarked certain items for family members, now would be a good time for them to receive their gifts.
• Gather Key Paperwork - Warranty documents, utility bills, renovation permits, tax documents, property survey, leased items - As you come across these documents, set them aside for future reference. Your Realtor™ and your real estate lawyer will appreciate your efforts to get things organized and in one place. 

Bottom line: The spring real estate market rewards homes that are clean, well-maintained and move-in ready. By starting now, you avoid last-minute stress, and can work away at your own pace. 

As a downsizing Realtor™ we have the roadmap to guide you through the preparation of your home for a future sale. We do this more than a dozen times a year, and have become experts in the systems and services our senior clients will need for a smooth transition to their next home. 

We are happy to share these tools with you for free on our website, smartrealtysolution.com. Here’s just some of the resources you’ll find there:

• A link to register for our upcoming webinar, “Best Renovations for Return on Investment.” This hour-long presentation on Wed. August 20th will walk you through the best home improvements you can make now for a higher sale price later. There is a free accompanying workbook and other curated resources you’ll receive to help you set priorities and a budget when planning your renovations.
• A place to request a free, no obligation “Downsizing Consultation.” This service is available to any of our “From a Woman’s Perspective” listeners who are planning to downsize but aren’t sure when, or where, or how! Let’s schedule a casual, friendly open-ended conversation with absolutely no pressure. You can also reach out to me directly at 416-460-5636 anytime. 
• Get started with decluttering by requesting a copy of our workbook, “The Decluttering Battle Plan,” or to join our “30-Day Decluttering Challenge.” Full information is available through our website, smartrealtysolution.com or by calling me. 

Just like a summer road trip, planning a spring house sale requires some planning and organization ahead of time to make the journey smooth, to avoid as many of the potholes as possible, and to arrive safe and happy at your destination. At SMART Realty Solutions, we aren’t just your Realtor™, we’re your travel partner. 

That’s it for me, Marilyn. My name is Sharon Parenteau, and these have been your SMART Realty Solutions for today.

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