Home showings in winter
Tips for your winter showings
There is no doubt about it! Even if the weather is relatively pleasant, your home won’t show as well in the winter as it would in the summer, especially from the outside. Fortunately, there are many ways to make home showings in the winter look more attractive and appealing to buyers during the winter season. Here are local open houses - check to see how they look.
Clear your front walkway before showing your home to a potential buyer. Make sure fence doors and gates open freely. Also, clear off the backyard deck or patio area. You want buyers to be able to explore around your property without any obstructions and feel as pleasant as possible.
Clear away any boots, shoes & outerwear from the front foyer. You want buyers to focus on your beautiful home, not a cluttered entranceway.
Have mats on both the outside and inside of your main entranceway. This will give buyers – as well as you and your family – a chance to wipe their boots and shoes.
Adjust your thermostat.
You want your home to feel warm, cozy & comfortable for potential buyers.
Show during the day. In the winter, homes show much better during the day. As the sun sets earlier during winter months, it may be too dark to fully appreciate your property in the evening.
Have pictures of your property in summer.
Showcase what it looks like in the summer - the yard, greenery, flower beds... If you're even just casually thinking of the possibility of selling your home, take some good "summer" pictures.
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