Top Winter Selling Tips
Keep it Cozy:
You may be energy conscious during most winter days, but when
potential buyers are on the way you will want to turn the thermostat up a few degrees in advance. You want you home to be comfortable for a wide range of visitors.
Time the Light:
Having indoor and outdoor lights on timers is not only smart from a security standpoint, but it can also make your home look warm and inviting to buyers passing by when you're not at home. Make sure there is enough outdoor lighting to properly show off your home during the darker winter months. (Don't forget that it can get dark at 4:00 here in Illinois.)
Wash windows:
You're already battling a lack of natural light, so make sure your home fully takes advantage of what light there is! Thoroughly clean exterior windows both inside and out to ensure that as much natural light as possible can stream in.
Decor:
While you may want to avoid heavy use of holiday-specific decorations, you can still decorate to the season to add a festive atmosphere to your home. Utilize the rich reds and greens popular in winter, and consider hanging basic winter wreaths or adding winter centerpieces to tables and countertops.
Thank you for sharing such great tips!
Robby
Hi Lyn! I also like to go to a flower shop for fresh cut flowers, and I can find some colorful and/or fragrant potted plants that are nice too.
Ann: That's true, bring some 'life' indoors when it's so dark.
Robby: You can still decorate you just can't overdo it.
Great advice Lyn. Thanks. Of course being in Houston where it was 80 degrees the warm and cozy part was not a big problem.