We had five inches of snow in early December how did that affect home showings?

✅ Why snow tends to slow things

• Snow and ice make walkways, driveways, and entrances harder (or even unsafe) to navigate — a real deterrent for people touring houses. lawsonandco.com+1

• Winter weather and shorter daylight tend to reduce overall buyer activity, which means fewer showings and a generally slower market. National Association of REALTORS®+2searchscottsdale.com+2

• Buyers who are out in winter tend to be more serious (job relocations, urgent moves, etc.), so the volume may drop but the quality/intent may be higher. Zillow+2kikoauctions.com+2

⚠️ What that slowdown might look like locally

• Showings might get rescheduled or canceled if roads/sidewalks are messy or icy.

• You might see fewer curious “just-looking” buyers — people comfortable venturing out might mostly be those serious about buying now.

• Listings may sit longer on the market, or fewer new listings may go live until the snow melts or weather improves. dipietrogroupre.com+2Hommati+2

💡 But not all doom and gloom — there are strategic advantages

• With fewer homes on the market (many sellers wait till spring), listings that are available get more visibility. Foxes Sell Faster+2kikoauctions.com+2

• Winter buyers often move fast out of necessity — so if a home is ready and accessible (cleared walkways, good lighting, warm interior), there’s potential to close quickly. The Own Team+1

• It’s a chance to appeal to buyers who want to be settled before the new year or before job relocations — maybe especially relevant in a neighborhood like Clintonville.