5 TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOUSE IN THE AUTUMN

1. Keep up with your yard

The  leaves are ​dropping like crazy. Keep up with cleaning up those leaves on a daily  basis.

You never know when a potential buyer will be by to look at the  house. Also, make sure the leaves are out of sight when marketing photos are taken.

2. Check your furnace

Hire a professional HVAC contractor to  check your heating unit or furnace. As it gets colder, would-be buyers  want to know that the heating system is functioning properly.

3. Focus on the fireplace

Hire a certified chimney sweep who  can inspect and clean your fireplace. Too much creosote can cause  blockage, reduce airflow and potentially lead to chimney fires. Once the fireplace is inspected and clean, think about using it to  accessorize. You can fill the space in the fireplace with an elegant  candelabra adorned with white candles and fall garnishes.        

4. Create a fall first impression

You  want the first impression of your house to convey a look of fall. Place a fall wreath and don’t overdo Halloween decorations. Use lots of  pumpkins, Indian corn and gourds in different sizes near the front door  to add pops of color.​​

5. Appeal to all the senses

While you want the house looking its best and looking warm, festive and fall-like, the finishing touch is smell.​ Light a cinnamon or pumpkin candle.