Expert Article - Real Estate Residential

How to Sell Your Home This Winter

Regardless of the time of year, there are always buyers looking to find a home of their own. You can take advantage of the drop in temperature to improve the marketability of your home by enhancing its warmth and coziness.

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Set the stage to sell your home this winter

Maintain your walkways. Keep your walkways clear of snow and ice to prevent potential buyers from slipping on the way to see your home.

Clean up clutter. Move shoes, coats, boots and any other items away from the entryway and into a closet. Place removable booties near the door to keep mud or slush from being tracked through your home.

Make it cozy. This time of year is great for showcasing the warm and inviting qualities of your home. Use seasonal decoration, and fold a thick throw over the back of an arm chair or couch.

Turn the focus to the fireplace. If you have a fireplace, arrange a few logs to make the space look ready for a fire, you don’t have to keep it burning.

Turn on the lights. Since it gets dark earlier in the winter, make sure the inside of your home is well lit. Turn on each light in the house and make sure your blinds and drapes are clean and open.

…and turn up the heat. It’s cold outside, so turn the thermostat to a warmer temperature. Just keep in mind, people may keep their coats on, so try not to sweat them out.

4 reasons to buy a home in the winter

1– Your lender or title company is less busy

There are typically fewer buyers in the winter, so you may be able to have your loan processed quicker.

2– You can take advantage of deals

Including the post-holiday and income tax related sales on appliances, hardware and decorative items.

3– You’re more likely to see homes at their best

With fewer buyers looking, it is easier for sellers to prepare their homes for showings.

4– Less Buyers to compete with

Because there are less buyers looking in the winter, your chances of getting your offer accepted is much better. You may even find a good deal.