Summer Selling Tips with Kimmy Rolph! Is it hot in here or is it the super hot sellers market? Kidding, but not really. I am a listing agent here on The Main Line, here to tell you my sizzling secrets to selling this summer. Did you know 50% of home sales happen during the summer? It’s true. While lots of agents will pressure sellers to list during spring, and I sold a ton of inventory and got amazing prices and value for my sellers, however I also really prefer summer selling for a number of reasons. First off, My sellers are often out of town, so they leave me a lockbox and I am able to stage easily and transact online. Another advantage is that in 2022, the market is so hot that buyers are putting homes under contract in hours if not days. Second, it can be easier to control the environment in summer vs winter. Air conditioning that is set at a comfortable 72 is an inviting and subconscious way to control the environment. Another lesser known secret for summer selling on The Main Line, is that so many flowers are in bloom. Yards are more vibrant and since things are growing so quickly, it can be a quick curb appeal fix to have landscapers neaten a yard. Speaking of yards, I also like to play up yards and outdoor spaces before summer showings. Clean the grill and stage the pool and make it look like the buyers just want to jump in and start enjoying a new home. Since the summer months are short and many buyers are looking to close while kids are out of school, you also likely are going to get great offers with quick close times. This is such an advantage for all parties involved. I can tell you the offers in 2022 have been super clean without cumbersome contingencies and that also protect all assets of buyers and sellers without stalling a deal. This might be my best forecast for sellers yet. If you have considered selling in the past 5 years but might have concerns about listing or how much your home is worth or where you will move, let’s strategize together. I have a number of solutions that work for home sellers during summer. Kimmy Rolph sells The Main Line and local areas.
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