The snow has (finally) melted. The days are getting a bit warmer. If you're planning to sell your home this spring, you might be wondering...

Should I hurry up and get the house on the market?  Or should we take a little time to make a few improvements first?

Given that we are still in late February, it is often perfectly fine to take a few extra weeks to prepare.

Buyer activity typically starts to pick up in March and builds even more in April and May. Yes, serious buyers are already watching the market -- but the strongest months of contract activity are still ahead of us.

So if you need a few weeks for...

• Fresh paint in a few rooms
• A few updated light fixtures
• Some landscaping and fresh mulch
• Decluttering or deep cleaning

...it probably makes sense to take the time to make those improvements.

Rushing to get your house on the market before you are ready won't necessarily serve you well.  A fully prepared home will often lead to more buyer interest and stronger offers.

Even if your timeline is not completely finalized, we can still get started.

Let's walk through your home together and talk about what is worth improving -- and what is not. Then we can set a tentative target for photos and a date for your home to hit the market.

If we need to adjust the timeline, no problem. But having a general plan can keep you on track with moving forward.