Selling Your House During the Winter? Here are a Couple Practical Tips....

There are many difficulties that present themselves when selling your property during the winter months.  Most notably are the shorter days with darkness coming earlier and, of course, snow.

There is nothing more frustrating for a potential buyer coming to view your property than to have to struggle over a snowbank if they have to park on the street or on the edge of your driveway and then meander through a 16 inch wide walk way to make it to the front door.

It's extra work, but it does pay off.  Clearing the full width of the walk way and driveway and keeping the banks back from the edge would go a long way to putting that potential buyer in a good mood when they walk in the door to view the property.

Also, try to schedule any showings early in the day so that there is maximum light.  That may mean being prepared to allow showings in the morning.

Also, make sure every light is on (including in closets and utility rooms) as well as making sure the maximum wattage bulbs are being used.  You're selling your property, this isn't the time to use energy efficient bulbs. And consider leaving all the blinds and drapes wide open through the day.

For more advice on staging or for a market evaluation of your home, please contact me anytime.