Summer in Texas is hot. This should be no surprise. With drought, water shortages and the general lethargy that heat can bring you may think it is difficult to sell your home in the summer months. You may be asking your realtor, “What can I do to sell my Katy house fast?” because you know that the sooner your home is sold the sooner you can move into your own new residence.
Summer is actually a great time to sell. Plants love summer sun and by planning your listing around some events that draw potential buyers, as well as doing some low cost landscape upgrades, you can create the perfect home regardless of the heat. However, be sure to set your interior thermostat around 69 degrees so that when your realtor hosts an open house or shows the house potential buyers feel cool and crisp and can keep their attention on the details of your home.
In Texas, lawns are a premium on the wish list for buyers. A full, lush landscape around a house when selling adds instant curb appeal, so spend a little on water and improvements and you can boost the value of your home. According to a 2015 survey performed by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the top ranked landscape projects by popularity include Native plants, particularly those that are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance landscapes. By adding in local Native species to your landscape and keeping an easy to mow lawn, you are giving buyers what they want.
Also ranking in the top three were food and vegetable gardens. Houston and the surrounding areas have become known as a foodie hub and homeowners are enjoying a renaissance in gardening. Putting in an area for a raised bed garden and making sure it is full of fresh veggies gives buyers the feeling that they too could easily grow their own fresh produce when they make your home their own.
A lush green lawn is also eye catching and lets buyers imagine their children playing, their pets running and their friends gathering for relaxation and entertainment. Consider creating an outdoor room with some comfortable lawn furniture and container plants. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just comfortable, and this also gives your realtor a place to sit down outdoors on nice days, out of the sun, with potential buyers a look at the views from your property.
When sellers ask, “How do you plan to sell my Katy house fast?” the answer is often to encourage listing around local summer events. Just minutes from the Energy Corridor and a short drive away from Houston, Katy attracts many parents who bring their children to the town for enriching summer sports camps. Properly placed marketing materials can put your home in front of these potential buyers. Many families who appreciate the Houston area but want to live outside the city choose Katy as their new home.
Tademy Football Academy Camp typically takes place the first week of June at Tompkins High School and caters to first through eight graders. The Stampede Basketball Camp for second to ninth graders is aimed at both boys and girls with a competitive atmosphere and takes place the same dates at Taylor High School. The Bayou Bowl also takes place the following weekend and many folks stay around to hang out dressed in their favorite football gear to meet the Bayou Bowl players, have some refreshments and support the sport. It doesn’t hurt to have a few event brochures on the end table during open houses to give your home that family feel.
Many times, people who want to sell their home find that the process does not always go quite as smoothly as they would have hoped. There could be many reasons that you are having issues selling the home. Perhaps you have a home that has been damaged and is in need of repair, or perhaps
If you are trying to sell your home, or you merely want to improve the look of your property, then you need to improve your curb appeal. Many people worry about spending too much money, particularly if they are selling their property. However, a great looking home can help you to increase interest in the