In the short days of winter, you have less time to show your home during daylight hours.
Yet there are a few things you can do to enhance “curb appeal.” Let in the Light. Pull up the blinds, open the shutters, push back the drapes. Some homes in the winter, with the leaves off the trees, might have a nice view that isn't as apparent in the spring and summer months. The winter months are a great time to sell waterfront properties. In some parts of the country, such as ski areas or regions where the snow birds flock, winter weather can actually be a selling point. Yet you may want to consider keeping blinds partially closed that otherwise show undesirable outdoor scenery such as a dilapidated fence or a nearby structure that obstructs views.
Take yourself on a tour of your home. As you work your way through the house. You could see many previously undiscovered cluttered spaces and needed repairs that can run off potential buyers. Wash windows clean out cobwebs. Turn on every light in the house, including appliance lights and closet lights. Brighten dark rooms with few windows by placing spotlights on the floor behind furniture.
You want the temperature inside to be comfortable. It's better to heat the house a degree or two warmer than usual. Give the buyer more of a reason to linger, especially on a cold day.
Pride of ownership and meticulousness resonates with buyers. Ask buyers to either remove shoes or slip on paper "booties" over their footwear before touring the house.
Protect your investment. Be prepared to put a little effort into it. When you do it right, you can really make your house stand out. The concept is one of showing that your house is always at it's best, year round.
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