5 Tips for Selling in a Winter Market
1. Keep walkways stairs and driveways clear of ice and snow. This will enable a potential buyer to safely park and approach your home. It will also visually decrease the impact of work.
2. Remove all seasonal decorations including Christmas lights. Seasonal decorations will clutter the exterior and interior of the home and distract buyers from the architectural features.
3. Keep basements warm. A cold basement will appear as unusable space for living.
4. Keep entrances clear of winter coats, boots, umbrellas etc. Excess items will clutter an entrance and encroach on valuable floor space. A potential buyer may all assume the home lacks storage.
5. Open Houses - Create a warm and inviting atmosphere. All senses come into play, ensure the home is adequately lit and soft background music is playing, if applicable put on the fireplace. A fresh pot of coffee and a plate of freshly baked cookies will create an oasis from the cold that will encourage buyers to linger.
