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9 Strategies for Selling Your Home in The Spring

August 09, 20252 min read

1. Price it right: 

The most important factor when selling your home is pricing it correctly. A good real estate agent can help you determine the right price by analyzing comparable sales in your area, current market conditions, and the condition of your property.

2. Get your home in top shape

Spring is a great time to showcase your home's best features. Make sure to clean, declutter, and stage your home to highlight its strengths. You may also want to consider making small repairs or updates to increase your home's value and appeal.

3. Use high-quality photos and video

In today's digital age, online listings are a crucial component of a successful home sale. To attract potential buyers, you'll need high-quality photos and videos that showcase your home's best features. Consider hiring a professional photographer or videographer to ensure your home looks its best.

4. Be flexible with showings

With more daylight hours and warmer weather, buyers are more likely to be out and about looking at homes. Be prepared to accommodate showings at different times of the day and on weekends to maximize the number of potential buyers who can see your home.

5. Partner with an experienced real estate agent

Working with a knowledgeable and experienced real estate agent can help you navigate the complexities of the home selling process, from pricing and marketing to negotiations and closing. Look for an agent with a proven track record of success and a deep understanding of your local market. Learn about Mary Ellen Vanaken and her team HERE!

6. Leverage social media

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter can be powerful tools for promoting your home sale. Your real estate agent can help you create compelling posts and ads that reach a wide audience of potential buyers.

7. Highlight seasonal features

Spring is a season of renewal and growth, so make sure to highlight any outdoor features of your home that showcase this theme, such as gardens, landscaping, and outdoor living spaces.

8. Offer incentives

In a competitive market, offering incentives like a home warranty, pre-paid closing costs, or credit toward repairs or updates can help make your home stand out from the crowd and attract more buyers.

9. Stay informed about market conditions

The real estate market can fluctuate rapidly, so it's important to stay up-to-date on current trends and conditions. Your real estate agent can provide valuable insights and guidance on how to adjust your selling strategy to maximize your home's value and appeal.


Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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