Everything blooms in spring, including your house selling prospects. The warm weather and longer days make it possible to view a house in daylight, and after being stuck inside through a chilly Idaho winter, people are eager to get out and see new places. To help encourage a potential buyer to make an offer on your home, our REALTORS® recommend a simple process to help your home shine among the other Boise homes for sale. 

1. Get The Fix In
   If you want to sell your home as one that's ready for a family to move in, your house needs to be in good repair. If you have any repairs that you've put off, reconsider them in the light that potential buyers will be examining your home not just for aesthetic appeal, but for signs of needing expensive work. Compare estimates from several technicians. You may be tempted to try a DIY repair, but unless you are confident that your repair can pass professional inspection, hiring the pro can save you money and time in the long run. 
2. Enthusiasm Starts At The Curb
   What gets potential buyers to sign up for the open house or ask to see your home is the image they see of your home's exterior. Entice potential buyers in from the warm spring days with a house that's well-maintained inside and out. Consult an arborist about the best time to prune any trees on your property. Clean your home's exterior, including the windows. A pressure washer will remove years of grime, but for older brick, try an attachment to your garden hose for a softer, finer spray that won't harm more delicate exteriors. Mow your lawn in diagonal stripes to make it appear larger. Place flowers in outdoor planters to give your home's exterior an enticing pop of color. 
3. Host With The Most
   Potential home buyers will want to sense that a home is a place to relax, but that does not mean that you shouldn't pick up your socks. Clean your house completely before the first showing. A home cleaning service will get your house sparkling before an open house. Use towels in spring pastels in your bathroom. Decorate your home with flowers. If you're concerned about allergies, look for high-quality silk flowers to form a wreath or place in a vase. As the spring days warm towards summer heat, chill water bottles and offer them to potential home buyers. 

It's not always easy for your home to stand out among similar homes on the market. But your home doesn't have to be the biggest or most luxurious home in Boise for someone to want to make it theirs. If you have any questions about selling your home, we'd love to chat. Contact us soon.