Thinking About Selling This Fall? Why September Is the Perfect Time to Prep Your Home

Utah’s Fall Backdrop = Instant Curb Appeal. Your yard is still lush, the light is dreamy, and those fiery canyon views? They make listing photos pop like a Hallmark movie scene.

Serious Buyers Are on the Move. The looky-loos of summer are gone—fall buyers are motivated, focused, and want to settle before the holidays (because no one wants to pack boxes on Christmas Eve).

Less Competition, More Spotlight. Beat the spring rush! Listing now means your home isn’t lost in a sea of “For Sale” signs.

Plus, prepping in September gives you wiggle room to make easy, value-boosting upgrades—like fresh paint, polished hardware, or cozy staging that screams “welcome home.” These little touches can wow buyers and potentially bump up your sale price.

And let’s be honest: doing your prep work now means you can enjoy hot cocoa by the fire later, not scramble through snowdrifts fixing a leaky faucet in January.

I’m Britt Kershner, and as someone who knows Salt Lake City and its surrounding areas inside and out, I’m here to help you strategize, prioritize, and make this process way less stressful (and maybe even a little fun). Whether you’re curious about pricing, need trusted vendor referrals, or just want to chat through your options, I’ve got your back.