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Outdoor Features Buyers Want in Alaskan Homes This Year

Spring is a wonderful time of year in Alaska, but while it may be hard to believe, summer will be here before we know it! If you're planning to list your home when the weather is warm, there is one area that you may want to turn your focus to in order to boost buyer interest— the outdoors!

Late spring and summer are ideal for spending days outside in the yard, gathering on the patio or entertaining on the deck and homebuyers will be looking for Alaskan properties with outdoor spaces to offer. According to a new study, there are several outdoor trends that can help to sell your home this summer and Madden Real Estate is happy to share some of them with you below!

Privacy
In past blog posts, we've shared how you can boost your curb appeal (including adding privacy!) in ...

What a Seller's Market Means in Alaska

By now, you may have heard about a lack of inventory in the real estate market or noticed it for yourself as you begin house-hunting in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, or the surrounding areas. Inventory has been trending on the lower side for months and while it may be frustrating for buyers, it has contributed to what’s called a “seller’s market.”

A seller’s market is one in which homeowners have the upper hand, which can lead to quicker and easier sales. For buyers, it likely means more competition for the house of your dreams in Alaska.

If you are a home seller this year in Alaska, mind the following ways you can prepare for a successful sale:

Inspect and disclose
As a homeowner, it is wise...