If you’re thinking about selling your home this summer, now is the perfect time to start preparing. A little bit of early planning can make a huge difference when it comes to maximizing your home’s value and minimizing stress when listing time arrives.
Here are my top three tips to help you get your home ready so you can sell quickly and for top dollar.
1️⃣ Declutter & Simplify Your Space
One of the easiest ways to increase your home’s appeal to buyers is by decluttering. Not only will this make your home look cleaner, bigger, and more inviting, but it will also save you time when it’s time to move!
✅ Start packing up items you don’t use daily ✅ Donate, sell, or discard items you won’t be bringing to your new home ✅ Store seasonal items and excess furniture to create a more open feel
Bonus Tip: A decluttered home photographs better and attracts more interest online—where most buyers start their search!
2️⃣ Get a Professional Walk-Through & Home Prep Consultation
Before you list, my team and I will walk through your home to suggest simple, high-impact improvements that could help you sell for more money.
🛠️ Minor repairs and touch-ups (paint, hardware, lighting) 💡 Staging advice to make your home more inviting 📸 Professional photography and marketing strategies
Some small, cost-effective updates can make a big difference in buyer perception and offers.
3️⃣ Start Packing & Prepping for the Move
I know I already mentioned decluttering, but this step is about getting ahead on your move.
📦 Start packing up items you won’t need before moving 📦 Organize paperwork, important documents, and essentials 📦 Identify any large furniture or storage solutions you might need
By early May or June, when you’re ready to list, you’ll already be ahead of the game—allowing you to focus on maximizing your home sale!
Thinking About Selling This Summer? Let’s Talk!
If you’re considering selling your home in San Diego this summer, let’s start planning now! I’d love to help you:
✅ Determine your home’s value ✅ Provide expert staging and prep advice ✅ Guide you through the listing and selling process
📲 Call or text me today at (619) 214-1325, and let’s set up a meeting to go over your options.
Selling your home should be smooth, profitable, and stress-free—and I’m here to make that happen. Looking forward to helping you this summer!
Jenna Yost Hoyas is the Co-Owner and Realtor of The Yost Quesada Team at Douglas Elliman, where she has helped build one of Southern California's most decorated real estate groups, surpassing $700 million in career sales and earning recognition as a #1 Medium Team by both Volume and GCI across the Douglas Elliman Western Region in 2025. The team also holds the Pinnacle Award, placing them in the top 4% of all Douglas Elliman agents company-wide. Jenna has built her life and career around making dreams a reality, starting with her own. A Tucson, Arizona native, she followed her dream to the California coast in 2008 and has never looked back. She began her real estate career in 2012, became a full-time agent in 2015, and made partner at The Yost Quesada Team in 2018. Since then, she has guided hundreds of San Diego families through buying and selling homes with a hands-on, highly personalized approach. Known for her creativity, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to delivering a world-class client experience, Jenna specializes in a wide range of transactions including VA military buyers, coastal luxury homes, trust sales, and first-time buyers. She is also a member of Douglas Elliman’s Estate, Trust & Probate Division, helping families and fiduciaries navigate sensitive real estate matters with care and discretion. Her background is as dynamic as the clients she serves. Jenna once lived on Catalina Island teaching environmental education and later built valuable financial expertise during her years as a business banker, experience that continues to bring meaningful depth to every transaction. Outside of real estate, Jenna is deeply involved in philanthropy and community service. In 2011, she founded Cocktails for The Cure, a nonprofit benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation that has raised over $60,000 for breast cancer research. She is also a member of the Trust & Estates Council for Rady Children’s Hospital, supports the nonprofit Home for a Home, and has previously served on the board of the Boys & Girls Club while remaining active with StandUp for Kids. An endurance athlete at heart, Jenna has completed three full marathons and more than thirty half marathons. When she is not running, traveling, or spending time outdoors, she enjoys life in Coronado with her husband Chris and their beloved dog Humphrey, usually somewhere close to the beach. Women Owned Small Business | Over $700M Sold
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