3 Tips For Selling Your Home In The Winter
It’s no secret that selling your home in the colder months can present a unique set of challenges. But we have good news for you – whether it’s an open house or a simple showing using these 3 strategic staging tricks will have your house showing aces.
Put your home’s best foot forward and overcome winter walkthrough woes with these three tips.
Embrace The Winter Wonderland
You can’t control Mother Nature, but a little preparation will go along way in making a fabulous first impression. Clear a path for potential buyers and make sure you keep your driveway, sidewalk and porch area clear of snow and lay down a generous layer of salt. Trust us, no one wants to climb through a snowbank to get inside.
More importantly, opt to add a dash cozy curb appeal with some winter foliage. A few planters filled with an assortment of evergreens, birch wood and pine cones will give some character and colour to an otherwise stark exterior. And, if you want to kick it up a notch, try flanking the containers with battery operated lanterns to add a soft glow of light. Giving your house a warm and inviting glow will make selling your home a breeze.
Light The Way
One of the biggest battles of showing your home in the winter is the lack of light, especially at night. The days are short, dark and dreary, which makes you not want to leave your house. Let alone buy a new one.
Brighten up your space by opening all blinds and curtains, and turning on every light in your home both outside and in. Yes, we do mean every light! This will ensure it’s welcoming, easy to navigate and ready for a walkthrough.
Want to earn bonus points? Turn on fireplaces if you have them and light a few candles (responsibly) throughout the house to give even more warmth and ambiance. We promise you the potential buyers won’t want to leave.
Take It Up A Notch
We’re not only talking about the heat for this one but, it’s definitely a good place to start. Pump the thermostat up a couple degrees warmer then you would so that guests are greeted with a wall of warmth when they enter.
To add to the warmness, we recommend that you double up your staging efforts this time of year. Adding extra pillows and throw blankets to your sitting and sleeping areas will radiate comfort and fluffy fresh towels and robes in the bathroom with give a spa like feel. You can also disperse fresh cut flowers throughout the home to bring a sense spring.
Bring it all the way home with an unforgettable open house experience. Try doing a little baking beforehand. Not only will your house smell great, guests will be pleasantly surprised by a sweet treat to take with them on their tour.
While selling your home in the winter may not be ideal, you can use the blank canvas and creativity to create something beautiful that will wow potential buyers. Now that you’re armed with some tips, which one will you try first?