Thinking About Selling? Check Out These Pro Tips!

Hailey Rose

March 25, 2024

We’ve got 3 pro tips for those thinking about selling! With these tips, your house will be ready to sell in no time! We’ve teamed up with RE/MAX Property Pros–the experts–who have a list of preferred vendors to help you every step of the way. Tag along for these exclusive insider tips:

#1 Capture the colors of the Northwoods.

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As you start thinking about selling, remember to capture the colors of the area. Buyers seek out the natural settings home to northern Wisconsin. These natural landscapes may even be what draws them to the area. 

Here are a few colorful hints:

First and foremost, be sure to let the beauty of the Northwoods shine! Choose a color that won’t take away from the surrounding scenery. 

For log cabin owners, preserve and polish the wooden beams to their original warm and inviting shade of brown. 

If you have a sided home, ensure you paint or stain in a neutral, Northwoods nice color. Think earth tones–from browns and beiges to shades of green. 

#2 Show off your Northwoods yard.

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Sellers show off your yard! The yard, and surrounding landscape, are key in getting your house ready to sell. No matter what the buyer is seeking, a summer or year-round home, the natural landscape should take the spotlight. 

Here are a few yard pointers:

For one, keep your yard clean and pristine. Think of your yard as an extension inside your home–buyers want tidy!

For two, add in outdoor furniture. Especially in the summer months, buyers will want to spend time in the yard. With a little seating, they will envision their new potential paradise. 

For three, play on the true Northwoods beauty and allure. Accentuate the natural features of your yard, whether your home is lakeside or tucked into the vast Wisconsin wilderness. 

#3 Stage your home with a Northwoods touch. 

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In the final phases of prepping to sell your home, staging is key. Add a touch of the Northwoods to the interior, keeping in tune with the area’s down-to-earth aesthetic, whether you are getting ready to sell a quaint log cabin or lakeside cottage.

Here are a few staging signs:

Keep the lighting in mind, balancing between natural and artificial light. The warm, bright light will invite buyers in.

If you have a fireplace, use it to your advantage. Spark up a fire in the fireplace. There’s nothing like gathering around a cozy fire.

Lastly, add unique charm to the walls by sprinkling in some rustic decor. After all, the inside should radiate a cozy yet rustic ambiance.

We know that getting ready to sell can be stressful, but not to worry. With these quick pro tips, and the experts at RE/MAX Property Pros, who offer an exclusive list of recommended vendors, your home will be ready to sell in no time. 

Need a little inspiration? Browse these dreamy, hand-selected homes by Discover Wisconsin.

Hailey Rose: Writer for Discover Mediaworks. A born & bred Wisconsinite with a love for fishing, hunting, and enjoying the great outdoors.

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