Fall may still feel a few weeks away, but if you're considering buying or selling a home this fall, August is a great time to start preparing. A successful real estate move often begins well before the "For Sale" sign goes in the yard or the first showing is scheduled.

Selling This Fall? Start Preparing Now

If you're thinking about putting your home on the market, use the remaining weeks of summer to look at your property through a buyer's eyes. Small projects can make a meaningful difference in how a home presents.

Consider addressing deferred maintenance, touching up paint, cleaning up landscaping, decluttering rooms, and completing repairs you've been putting off.                                              You don't necessarily need to remodel your home before selling. The goal is to determine which improvements are worth making—and which ones probably won't provide enough return to justify the expense.

That's a conversation to have with your real estate broker before starting major projects.

Buying This Fall? Get Prepared Before You Start Shopping

Buyers can benefit from preparing early, too.

Before falling in love with a home, it's helpful to understand your financing, determine a comfortable monthly payment, and identify the features that matter most to you.                  Your list may include location, commute, school district, property size, acreage, garage space, or simply finding a home that better fits the way you live today.

Knowing the difference between your "must-haves" and "nice-to-haves" can make the home search much easier.

You May Have More Options Than You Think

Sometimes homeowners assume they have to sell before they can make their next move. Others own a property they aren't sure whether to sell or keep as a rental.

There isn't one answer that's right for everyone.

Understanding your property's potential sales value and its potential rental value can help you make a more informed decision.

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At NextHome PNW Realty, real estate doesn't end at the closing table.

Together with Property Management PNW, we can help clients evaluate the bigger picture.

Whether you're ready to buy a home, sell a property, purchase an investment, or turn an existing home into a rental, our local team can help you determine your next step.

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