Everyone knows that spring and summer are peak times for home sales. Most families with children want to make a move before school starts, and in many climates, homes just look a lot better in the warmer weather.
The Florida Climate. In the fall and winter, Davie FL homes for sale aren’t covered in three feet of snow. The trees aren’t bare and the gardens aren’t dormant. From the perspective of curb appeal and ease of showing homes, Florida’s fall and winter seasons are no different from spring and summer.
There’s Less Competition. Since many people think they should only sell in spring and summer, there’s less competition in the fall. Less competition is good for you as the seller because your home has a much better chance of standing out from the crowd. Buyers who are overwhelmed with choices take longer to make decisions.
Buyers are Often More Serious. Spring and summer brings a flurry of activity in the home market. It’s likely that many people who tour your home are just looking.
Summer buyers may want to know how your home compares to theirs to get a feel for the market in case they decide to sell. In addition, they may think about moving if they find the “perfect” home, but they may not be serious buyers. Any buyer looking for perfection will likely be disappointed.
You’ll Stand Out from the Stale Summer Listings. There are always homes that have stayed on the market for months. Those sellers may have priced their home too high, or may not have prepared their home to sell. Buyers are typically suspicious of homes that have been on the market longer than they should. However, when you list your home at a fair market price and prepare it to sell, you’ll have an outstanding advantage.
There’s Still a Deadline. While school is in session, in the fall and early winter, people who want to move usually want to settle in before the November and December holidays. Therefore, timing is still important.
Mortgage Rates are Still Low. As of this writing, mortgage rates are still very low, many below 4%. This is an advantage for you as a seller because financing is still attractive to buyers. In addition, the likelihood is that you will buy another home and can take advantage of the low rates yourself.
If you decide to sell in the fall, here are some tips that will help to make your transaction a success.
Plan for Early Showings. As days get shorter, potential buyers will want to see your home in daylight whenever possible. Get the house ready to show before you leave for work in the morning, not when you get home.
Pay Attention to Curb Appeal. Make sure the lawn looks good, even if it’s slowed down its growth. Take the time to plant winter plants or set out pots of plants that bloom in the fall and winter, such as geraniums, to make your yard look inviting. Make sure attractive outdoor lighting is in place for those buyers who may arrive after sunset.
Sell to Fall Buyers. It’s more likely that millennials and empty-nesters will be looking at Davie homes for sale in the fall. Couples without children don’t need to worry about school districts or starting times. Do whatever you can to sell to those two groups. For example, focus on multiple uses for your rooms. Rather than focusing on four bedrooms, put the image in buyers’ minds that some bedrooms would work well as an office, a study or a hobby room.
If you want to make a move in the fall, make sure you work with local experts who can help you create the most effective home marketing plan. You can trust the Davie REALTORS® on Teri’s Real Estate Team to provide the local market knowledge and real estate expertise you need. Call us at 954-242-8030 or send an email for more information.
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For most homeowners in the Davie area, the first day of school for the coming year is right around the corner. It’s always a challenge for the whole family to get back into a school routine. Kids are challenged to reestablish a routine for doing homework after a summer off. Here are some tips for creating a homework station that your kids will enjoy.
Find a place where your kids can devote their attention to homework. If you can create a dedicated homework spot, you’re going to be ahead of the game.
Finally, let your inner child run free when decorating. And, consult your children about their preferences. Would they be happier with bright, fun colors, or feel more studious with a neutral palette?
If the homework station is in general family space such as the kitchen, you’ll have to make some compromises to make the space blend in with your interior design. But, if you’re setting something up in your child’s room or the attic or a separate “homework room,” be sure to create a space where your kids will be motivated to spend some quality time.
If you’re finding that you’re out of room, you need to talk to a Davie REALTOR®. You can trust Teri’s Real Estate Team to provide you with the professional and personal service that will make finding your next home, or selling your current one, a positive experience! Call us at 954-242-8030 or send an email for more information.
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When you’re looking at Davie FL homes for sale, you might not expect to see barn doors on the interior of a home with a coastal or beach feel. However, barn doors are a big trend right now, and there are many great ways to use them to complement the interior of your Florida home.
You might think of barn doors as the type of design that says “country.” And, in the right setting, these doors do help to extend that type of interior theme. But, depending on how you use barn doors, they can also fit right in to a traditional Florida design.
There are many reasons why barn doors are being used so often, including:
The trend toward open-plan layouts is very firmly entrenched. People want to have a natural flow from room to room. It helps when entertaining, and keeps the people who typically gather in the kitchen connected with those in the living room.
However, there are times when you may want to close off the office from the living room, or the dining room from the kitchen. Barn doors are tailor-made for these types of uses because you can create separation without needing a permanent wall.
Very often, installing doors can severely limit your options for furniture placement. A standard door that swings open prevents you from placing furniture in its path. Unless the door is opening into a very large room, leaving open space for the swinging doors can make the room look off balance.
Barn doors are mounted on the wall and slide along the wall to open and close. This provides you with much more interior design flexibility. You can almost think of them as the new French door.
The hardware you need to install barn doors comes in every theme you can think of, from rustic iron to sleek chrome. The material of the doors themselves can be anything from recycled barn wood in rich wood tones to painted shaker-style doors to frosted glass or metal-covered doors.
Imagine that you’ve spent quite a bit of time and effort to create the type of outdoor/beach look you want for your Florida home. Now you want to make a big statement as you redecorate your master bedroom. Picture creating a focal point in the room using barn doors for the closet made from a grey-bleached wood, reminiscent of driftwood you find along the shore. Those doors would look fantastic in a Davie FL home.
Davie FL homes for sale offer something for everyone. As local real estate specialists, we at Teri’s Real Estate Team can help you find the perfect home to suit your lifestyle. And, if you’re selling a home, you can use our expertise to make sure you complete a profitable transaction. Call us at 954-242-8030 or send an email for more information.
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