Is summer a great time to sell a home? According to real estate experts, it is not the most popular real estate season. Spring time comes first, autumn is second, and summer is third.

Selling a home in the summer has some challenges: people go on vacation, kids get out of school and need attention, and summer activities distract.

There are many summer fun activities – and selling a home is not one of them. It is more difficult to get sellers in the home-selling mood in the summertime.

Another challenge during the months of June, July and August is the heat. It might be too hot to get out and look at homes.

On the other hand, low inventories, rising prices, and a hot Lowcountry real estate market might motivate buyers and sellers to make a deal this summer of 2018.

In the summertime, here are some things that you can do to attract buyers and make your home more appealing:

  • Mow the lawn more often: Grass grows faster in the summer, so cut the lawn to make it look its best.
  • Decorate with summer in mind: Use brighter summer colors and vibrant blues for a calming effect.
  • Create curb appeal: Curb appeal makes buyers feel happy about your home. Trim bushes, plant flowers, spruce up the yard, and make your entryway appealing and welcoming.
  • Celebrate the summer season: Now that it stays lighter longer, buyers might be more interested in seeing your home after the dinner hour. Embrace all showing requests.
  • Bring in the light: Open the blinds, remove the heavy drapes, make it light and bright.
  • Accentuate the outside: Move furniture to the sunroom, screened porch and covered patio. Turn on the fans. Create an illusion of an appealing lifestyle.
  • Supply summer treats: Different parts of the country are noted for their summer food and drink. Offer some pecan pie and lemonade at your next open house.
  • Keep it cool: No one wants to be in a stuffy, hot room on a hot summer day. Keep the air moving and turn down the AC a bit so perspective buyers are cool, comfortable and want to stay inside awhile.

Larry Stoller is the broker-owner and Realtor with Real Estate Five of the Lowcountry. Larry@RealEstateFive.com or www.RealEstateFive.com