Selling Vernon Hills Real Estate in Winter

Selling Vernon Hills Real Estate in Winter

Are you trying to sell you Vernon Hills real estate this winter? If the answer is yes then here are a couple of tips to help you get your house prepared for prospective buys.

Make sure all driveways and sidewalks are shoveled! If you front door looks like the picture above and buyers cannot enter your home you might as well not have it for sale. Make sure all paths, walkways, and driveways are cleared.

Pass the Salt Please! If your sidewalks and driveway are like a skating rink remember to put down salt. It would not be good if a buyer came to see your beautiful home and then feel and slipped on the ice. Remember that first impressions are everything so make sure to keep your exterior in tip top shape even in the winter months. That little bit of extra effort could mean the difference between for sale and sold!

Ice Damns If you have giant icicles hanging from your gutter or thick blocks of ice at the edge of your roof, you have an ice damn. If you have this issue and you are trying to sell your Vernon Hills real estate this is a sure way for a buyer to know that your homes attic is not properly vented or insulated. A buyer may see this while driving by or when walking up to your home for their showing and this could make them turn right around and not even take a closer look. If you have one of these hanging from your gutter you need to call a professional as soon as possible.

Uncover Those Vents! When selling your Vernon Hills real estate some potential buyers may ask what your utility bills are. By having your dryer or furnace vents even partially covered it is not being allowed to work efficiently. The other problem that is much worse is that if your vent should become fully covered the carbon monoxide can come back in the home. Check your exterior vents and make sure they are free from snow and ice. Also, remember to check your batteries in your carbon monoxide detector.

These are just a few tips to help you sell your Vernon Hills real estatein the winter months. The Sharron Kelley Team has more home selling tips, market updates, and area events on www.VernonHillsILAreaHomes.com.