Selling your house in the spring
By Warren McNeil,
The spring market is in full swing now. New listings are showing up on your streets and they are selling pretty quickly. Welcome to the spring market. 
If you have been out househunting then you know how difficult it can be to find the house that you want. Multiple offers seem to be pretty common lately. If a new house comes on the market and is competively priced, there is a really good chance it will be swiped up right away. Unlike the winter market, spring brings people out in droves. Swimming pools open up, gardens are overflowing with tulips and the buyers come out of hibernation.
Parents who have children in schools like to househunt in the spring so that they can buy and then be ready for the new school year. So if you have been thinking of selling but are hesitating, then you should really take advantage of the hot market and time of year now. There is a higher demand for homes during the spring. If you are a buyer, you need to act fast. It is a really good idea to get pre-approved so that when it comes time to make an offer, you are all ready. Watch MLS closely and have a realtor email you listings so that you have first dibs on them as soon as they come up. Be ready!
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, the spring market is a terrific time to sell and buy.
Here are some tips for getting your house ready to sell in the spring:
1. Clean up the garage, basement, yard (pretty obvious 
)
2. Paint
3. Shampoo the carpets
4. declutter. Since you are planning on moving, why not get a headstart and start packing things away.
5. depersonalize by removing family photos and other personal items
6. Do any repairs. (e.g fix screendoor, windows, leaky faucets, running toilets, clunking pipes)
7. re-organize (People have told me that cleanliness and organization demonstrates pride of ownership. I'd have to agree with that!)
8. Rent a storage unit (Be careful though. Some items can get damaged if not in a climate controlled environment)
9. Ask other people what they think you should do to make your house more presentable/saleable. Be open-minded even if somebody suggests something that might not be in your taste. Put yourself in buyers shoes.
10. Stand in front of your house and check curb appeal.
11. Hire a home stager and listen to their advice. If you are not going to do the things they ask, then save your money. In my opinion a staged home will get you more money.
One other thing I want to leave you with is if you really want to sell and I mean really really want to sell your home, then you will. We have dealt with many sellers who didn't care whether they sold or not. Buyers pick up on this and may decide that your house is not right for them.
Last but not least, price your house competively.
Thanks for reading!