No matter the reason that you rarely open your windows, whether allergies, humidity, cold or noise, you could be in for an expensive wake-up call at the end of a buyer’s home inspection.
When windows are left in the closed position for long periods of time they can corrode and be so difficult to move, that parts may break when you finally do try to open them.
Springs and screws rust,
rubber dries out and you have no idea that there is a problem until you have the inspection report and the buyer is expecting repairs.
This is especially expensive in Florida, where windows that cannot be repaired must be replaced with very, very expensive hurricane resistant ones and the cost is often enough to make you choke.
If you are not someone who likes to bring the fresh air indoors, put a monthly reminder in your calendar and pick that day to go through the home and open and close each window. At the slightest sign of a window being difficult, take the steps to remedy the problem. Some windows respond well to WD-40, others to silicone spray, but be sure to ask an expert which to use. 
Vacuum out the tracks and use a soft paint brush to wipe away hard to get to residue – don’t let dirt and grime solidify and freeze the windows shut.
If a part is missing, especially in older windows, get it replaced right away, and if necessary, bring in a window expert to give you advice on how to keep your windows in their best working order.
And, while you are at it, take a look at your blinds or window coverings. If they are missing parts or damaged, get them fixed as well. The more functional the working items in your home are, the better the buyer will feel about it.
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