Despite COVID, Nashville’s Housing Market is Booming

How to make sure your home for sale stands out among the rest.

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During a pandemic-driven recession, you might think the housing market would be the first to take a hit.

However, that has not been the case here in Nashville. This attractive city has proven to hold its value, even during a global pandemic. When houses go on the market, they are sold in no time, thanks to a few different factors.

1. People from larger cities are re-evaluating their living expenses and the lifestyle that comes with residing in a big city. With Nashville being the perfect blend of metropolitan and small town, the city slickers are flocking.

2. With character and charm, Nashville has everything to offer. From the music scene, good eats and nightlife, Nashville knows how to let the good times roll. How could you not want to move here?  

3. During the age of the quarantine, work-from-homers have started getting antsy. Sitting at home every day has given people the chance to really think about what they want (or don’t want) in their living spaces.

Whether you are growing your family, needing some more green space for your quarantine-purchased puppy or are just craving change, RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group is here to help you get ready to sell. Since you rarely get a second chance at a first impression, here are a few relatively easy tips and tricks to make sure you win the buyers over at first sight. 

Let There Be Light

There is nothing worse than walking into a dimly lit space, unless of course you’re out to a romantic dinner or entering a movie theater. Lighting up your home will not only make it feel cozier but also much bigger. Switching out old light bulbs and adding extra lamps will help add a nice glow (bonus: you can take your new lamps with you when you move!), while replacing outdated light fixtures adds not only light, but a fresh and updated feel to the space that buyers will love.

Keep It Neutral

A bright coral accent wall might be fun for you, but it could easily turn a buyer away. Neutral paint colors will soften your space and make it seem much more livable. Not only will a coat of Agreeable Grey or Simply White bring ease to the buyer’s eyes, it will also help your space be much more satiable for showings. Since most people are still working from home, setting up an office space in a spare bedroom—if you don’t have one set up already—will show that your space is multi-functional. Buyers want a place that can do it all!  

Curb Appeal  

Is your yard (or lack thereof) missing something? Now is the time to spruce up those window boxes you’ve been neglecting or replace that doormat that has overstayed its welcome. If you live in a home with a yard, make sure it is well manicured before you have any showings or photographs taken. Adding a fresh coat of paint to your front door will also help as well. If you live in a yard-less space, you can still add curb appeal! A pot of flowers outside of your door paired with an inviting welcome mat are two simple things that you can add to give your “curb” the wow factor that it needs. 

Squeaky Clean

Remember when your parents made you pick up the house before you had guests over? It helps with the whole first impression thing. Cleanliness has always been important when selling your home, but it is now even more important because of COVID. Since the buyers will be looking in all of the nooks and crannies, this might be a good time to hire a house cleaning service. Hiding your clutter is also important! Put your empty laundry baskets to good use - go around the house and collect the clutter, then put the basket in your car. You can also utilize the washer and dryer by filling them up with clothes that you may have lying around the bedroom. Having a basket full of masks, disposable shoe coverings and hand sanitizer at the front door and throughout the house would also be a nice and COVID-friendly touch. 

There are many ways to spruce up your home for a potential move. Whether it be cranking up the old lawn mower or replacing the chandelier you dislike, making a few simple changes to your home will help you move in no time. While this is a great time to sell your home, please make sure you are doing so in a safe and COVID-friendly way. When it’s time for you to sell, RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group is here to help.

Lawrence M. Lipman is the owner and president of RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group. He and his team pride themselves on guiding buyers and sellers through exciting home transitions at any price point. For any and all real estate questions, Larry and his team can be reached by calling 615-463-3333 or at info@lipmanhomesandestates.com.