If you find yourself needing to sell your home in the winter
months, it’s important to consider a few things that could help you get the job
done without compromising on the value of your home.
Make sure your home is cleared out and clutter free especially
important that you clear your entry way of muddy or wet shoes and boots. I know it is difficult but try to remove your personal items and family pictures.
You want your buyers to imagine themselves in your home not your family.
You want your buyers to imagine themselves in your home not your family.
Be sure to have your thermostat set at 68-70 degree, this is
very important if your home is vacant. If a buyer is freezing during their
visit they are less likely to stay and explore your homes great features. If you are
living in the home and have a fireplace, have a fire going. Make your home warm
and cozy. The same is true for any outbuilding you may have. A warm shop
or garage is much more inviting.
Lighting is very important during the winter when our
natural sun light is limited, and the days are shorter. Make sure your rooms
are lite up and your dark hallways have recessed lighting, it’s an easy and inexpensive
area you don’t want to crimp on.
If you are selling during the Christmas holiday, it’s a
great time to show off how festive your home can be, make it beautiful with decorations
and let the buyer see how it shines during the holidays.
Be sure to have a photo album or slide show running on your
TV that delay’s your home during the spring and summer months. Show off your vegetable
and flower garden. It is sometimes hard for a buyer to picture what it may look
like during the summer.
Have your home ready and easily accessible by removing any
snow or ice on the driveway and walkways all around your home. Make it safe for
people to see your entire property.
According to Redfin reports and Bankrate your home is 9%
more likely to sell, a week faster for 1.2% more in the winter! Good stats,
right? This could be because seller's are more willing to negotiate during what is a difficult time to buy a home.
I hope this
information will help you sell your home. If you have any questions,
please ask, I would be happy to help.
Thank you for visiting my blog, I encourage you
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me know if my blog has helped you. I would love to hear your thoughts and any
ideas for future posts.
Go for it give me some ideas!
Roxy Redenbaugh
ACMC Loan Consultant
Mortgage
Coach
Branch Manager
NMLS #269926
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