Birkdale and Birkdale Village Real Estate;Selling Your Home in Winter?

Selling Your Birkdale or Birkdale Village Area Home?

There are some great marketing strategies for selling your home during this time of the year, so find the hidden advantages of your home during this slower season. With the leaves gone from trees, potential buyers may be able to see the exterior of your home clearly and without obstructions. If you live near a bus route or near any roadway used for special services, make sure the buyers know how nice it is to have the streets in your neighborhood plowed or de-iced regularly. They may discover a whole new appreciation of the area in this case.

Just as in the summer months, keep your home exterior nicely maintained all winter long. In the case of a winter ice storm, clear your yard of any fallen twigs or branches. Keep your driveway shoveled and the outside warmly lit. If you're showing your home in the evening, outdoor lighting is always a plus. Everything from small accent lights lining your walkway to larger lights that illuminate the entrance to your home are great for showcasing its charm when the sun goes down. Because the holidays are over, make sure all Christmas decorations are taken down; however, winter wreaths or dried arrangements around the door are always a welcome seasonal touch—especially if they add more color to a grey landscape.

Inside your home, keep the thermostat at a warm and inviting temperature. You will also want to keep all rooms well lit. If you aren't planning on being home often, keep both inside and outside lights on timers to keep electric bills at bay. Make sure all windows are thoroughly cleaned and curtains and blinds are open. Try to schedule a showing or open house during peak daylight hours to maximize natural light in your home.

The smells and ambiance of your home can make a big impression on a potential buyer. If you own a wood-burning fire, then you have a great advantage. Fireplaces can bring both a warm light and comforting smell to your home. Other smells that may favorably affect a buyer's mood are chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, freshly baked bread, apple cider and vanilla. Want to create a nice aroma without baking? Place a drop of vanilla extract on a baking sheet, then in a warm oven. This can mimic the scent of freshly baked cookies.

Remember, there may be fewer prospective buyers during the winter, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to sell your home. Be creative with the way you stage interior spaces and treat everyone who enters as a respected guest. For more information on selling your home during winter months, contact me today.

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