Posts with tag 'sell a home'

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, including the colors we should use to decorate our homes. Paint companies have already rolled out their top hues for 2021, and it's no surprise that the pandemic has had an enormous impact on what's expected to dominate home décor in the year. Many of the chosen colors are warm and comforting, with shades of aqua showing up more than once. If you're craving some color therapy or want your home to stand apart from other Minneapolis homes for sale or Saint Paul homes for sale, you're sure to find some inspiration from these colors of the year.

• Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year: Urbane Bronze
  Sherwin-Williams selected a warm, grounding shade of gray-brown as its 2021 color of the year. Urbane Bronze is intended to reflect the current need for serenity, stability, and renewal. The shade can make a sophisticated statement when used as an accent or primary color. Try it on all four walls in a den or bedroom to create a cozy atmosphere. You can also use Urbane Bronze on kitchen cabinetry or built-ins and then finish surrounding walls in a warm white for a sleek, contemporary look. The bold shade can work well on your front door or an accent wall in the living room.

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Does the thought of selling your home over the holiday season intimidate you? In past years, many buyers have wondered whether selling in December is a good idea. And whether you've got Minneapolis homes for sale or Saint Paul homes for sale, it's important to time things right.

You might have heard that the market is slower at year's end; that showings can interfere with holiday plans, or even that harsh winter weather can keep buyers from your doorstep.

2020, however, brings us a winter selling season unlike any other.

In short: Not only is this the best holiday season in years to go forward with your sale, it may be the best time to sell period. A unique combination of economic factors is driving a sellers' market that's enormously favorable to your plans – like no other time in decades.

And this window of opportunity will likely close by the start of spring. What is it that makes this holiday season unique for sellers? Let's take a closer look.

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Pre-pandemic, HGTV and other home improvement experts were touting the benefits of tiny Minneapolis homes for sale as people sought to simplify and downsize. Has quarantining affected homebuyers' wish lists? Here's a look at why upsizing may be the current trend when it comes to Saint Paul homes for sale.

1. Millennials "Break Out"
   Over the years, people have shifted away from formality in favor of more casual behavior. Millennials are the culmination of this movement toward a laid-back lifestyle. But when it comes to living space, twenty-somethings yearn to escape their current domain of dorm rooms, micro-apartments and multiple roommates for less confining homes.

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Just like summer, winter is a viable time to sell your home. The seriousness of buyers and a limited number of homes on the market can quickly make your home a hot property that will draw multiple offers. By upping the cozy factor, paying attention to detail, properly positioning your property's unique attributes, and pricing it right, you can make your house really stand out. Our real estate agents share their top tips and tricks for making the most of a wintery house sale.

• Keep the House Warm
  One of the most dispiriting parts of house hunting during winter is walking into a cold home. You may be tempted to turn down the heater to save a few hundred dollars. But a chilly reception does not give a good first impression. Buyers will be out and on to the next warm house or their warm cars. Lighting a fire or turning up the heat to make the house warm provides a comforting feeling and motivates buyers to linger. It also lets potential buyers know the house is in working order and gives you more of an opportunity to get an offer.

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Attractive, appealing, professional-quality listing photos are a huge key to attracting buyers when you put your home on the market. Most buyers start their search online, and your listing photos provide a crucial first impression of the property.

While it's often easier to get great listing photos during the warmer months thanks to green grass and flowers, you can still capture perfect listing photos in the winter if you know the right tricks of the trade. Our real estate agents are here to help, with a guide to capturing picture-perfect listing photos in the winter.

1. Keep Snow from Building Up in Key Places
   When you're competing with other Minneapolis homes for sale, you always want to put your best foot forward. Start by clearing snow away from walkways, your driveway, and your front porch. A snowy scene can provide a nice backdrop for your listing photos, and clearing snow from key places helps you set the scene while making your home feel safer and more inviting for buyers.

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