Selling your home during winter months…is a little different. Here’s some tips to help you prepare!

Stage Your Home For Winter

Keep it snug & cosy. Buyers love to view your home at its full potential so they can imagine themselves living there…. a lovely warm fire, winter spice candle, sofa throws never disappoints.

Lighting

Open blinds & curtains. Allow plenty of daylight into rooms. Lamps and flameless candles are a great way to light up dark corners or hallways. Don’t forget to change dim bulbs! Exterior lights are essential for evening viewings. Buyers need to be able to find their way to the paths and garden!

Heating

There is nothing better than a warm house.  Turn up the heating system a few degrees before viewings to give the perspective buyer that cosy feeling. If you have a fireplace, light it before a viewing to give off some heat and add to the atmosphere. As energy efficiency gains importance for buyers, If your pre-sale budget consider a boiler upgrade or digital thermostats that allow homeowners to control their costs.

Keep seasonal décor to a minimum 

Avoid decorating over anything that a home buyer would want to see. For example, covering your banister in garland may look lovely but it will hide the structural and aesthetic aspect of your staircase.

Maintenance

In winter months, with rain and wind there may be more maintenance needed in the garden and grounds.  Small things make a big difference. To have your property looking its best, clear leaves from paths & driveways. Clean gutters and don’t forget to spread salt in frosty weather. Don’t store bins in the front driveway.  Even when you don’t have viewings buyers could be driving past your property before they book a viewing.  Remember you only get one chance to make a good first impression.

In a nutshell, launching your property to the autumn -winter market, has its challenges but…. there are so many more benefits than you think. Look at selling your property in winter as your friend rather than your enemy.  Christmas is a magical time of the year so make the most of it and maybe have mince pies ready for viewers too!

Contact us to arrange a free property appraisal this autumn/winter on 071 9140404