The Heat is On! Summer home selling tips.

The heat this summer in Tulsa, OK (and many other parts of the country) has been record setting. If you are selling your home here are some tips to make your house the one that buyers will remember... no matter how hot it gets!

Of course, the number one tip is, keep it cool! If you have a showing scheduled for your home, make sure it is an oasis for the buyers. They will want to stay longer if it feels good!

Brighten it up! Summer is the time for bright touches of colors and lots of light, not the heavy dark colors and closed drapes associated with winter. Add some splashes of summer colors with pillows and accents and open the drapes.

Make sure that it smells fresh! A light citrus smells is perfect for summer.

Clean! Clean! and Clean some more! A clean decluttered home is what buyers want to see. Put away personal hygiene items in the bathrooms and be sure the kitchen is spotless.

Even if your yard is turning brown, be sure that the landscaping near the entry looks fresh and green! Buyers will remember that first impression... dead flowers in a pot are not inviting.

Baby It's Cold Outside...

1. Don’t forget the curb appeal! Keep the leaves cleaned up, add a colorful wreath to the door and if it snows, don’t forget to shovel a nice wide path!
2. Turn on the lights and open the blinds, the more light the better. Make sure the windows are clean, though!
3. Keep it warm! Buyers will spend more time in a warm house than in a cold house.
4. Clean and clean some more. Fresh paint, clean carpets and a spotless house are a key to a good showing in any season.
5. Add some splashes of color to brighten up your home, bright colored pillows or festive décor will make your home stand out.
6. A closed up house, especially one with pets, can get a little smelly! Make sure that yours smells great when buyers are coming! Vanilla and cinnamon are wonderful welcoming smells for buyers and you can never beat the aroma of fresh baked cookies.