How to Make the Most Money From Selling Your Candlewood Lake Home

How to Make the Most Money From Selling Your Candlewood Lake Home

Most real estate agents will tell you that the two most important factors that affect the sale a home are location and curb appeal. 

Your Candlewood Lake home already has both - a great location and natural curb appeal. However, there are still some things you can do to increase the value of your home to get the best price possible.

Here are some tips on how to make the most money from your Candlewood Lake home for sale:

1. Sell the lake and the lakefront lifestyle.

You are not just selling your Candlewood Lake Danbury CT home, you are also selling the lake and the lakefront lifestyle. That’s probably the main reason why buyers will be interested in your home - the lakefront lifestyle.

The lake is a source of naturally beautiful views as well as different recreational opportunities.

Your Candlewood Lake property should be well-maintained and in good condition, from the inside, to the deck, walkway, all the way to the water’s edge.

2. Make needed repairs.

Make sure your Candlewood Lake home matches the appeal of the lake. Potential buyers will be very observant and notice small details you may have overlooked. Make sure your home is move-in ready. Inspect your home and get a professional home inspection so you can find out any damage or issues that you may have overlooked. Make the necessary repairs. Repaint or stain your deck or docks. Remove debris, weeds, dried leaves, and rake the sand on the shoreline near your home. Make sure your pathway is lighted properly.

3. Stage your home.

The more welcoming your Candlewood Lake home feels, the more appealing and memorable it will be to potential buyers. The lake is what the buyers will notice first, so make it your focal point.

Create an outdoor space overlooking the lake with places to sit or have a barbecue or a cozy fire pit ready. Your home should show versatility and create a lovely picture that will remain in the minds of potential buyers. Help them imagine living there and having a good time on the patio, enjoying the view of the lake over a nice barbecue with family and friends.

Set out water-related gear appropriate for the lake like a kayak, boat, bicycles, etc.

Take photos of your home as seen from the lake. Take photos of the lake in all seasons to reinforce your Candlewood Lake home’s all-year long appeal.

Give your buyers a boat tour on Candlewood Lake so they can imagine themselves enjoying the lake or giving their own tours to family and friends.

4. Choose a Realtor experienced in selling Candlewood Lake homes.

An experienced Candlewood Lake agent will help you get top dollar for your home by marketing your property well and to the most number of buyers and agents. A good agent will be able to create an attractive online presence for your home for sale.

Your real estate agent will be able to give you advice on setting the best listing price based on the current market values. Pricing a lakefront property can be more complex than pricing a traditional home.

All these tips will help add value to your Candlewood Lake home in the mind of your potential buyers. Make sure to work with an experienced agent to help you prepare and market your home. For more tips in selling your Candlewood Lake home, visit www.HomesInConnecticutForSale.com

Call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt now at 203-994-4297 and let me assist you with everything you need to know about selling Candlewood Lake homes. My years of experience as a preeminent real estate professional in Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton, New Fairfield, Brookfield, Bridgewater, Roxbury, Washington, Weston, Westport, Southbury, Kent, Sherman, Easton, and Bethel, CT, combined with my dedication to providing the finest service will make it easier for you to find your dream home in Connecticut.