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CHICAGO WEST & FAR WEST SUBURBS

Volume 5, Issue 1

5 Facts About Selling A Home In The Winter Page 8-9

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5 FACTS ABOUT SELLING A HOME IN THE WINTER

BY DIXIE SOMERS

Can’t wait until spring to sell your home? Winter can be a tough time to attract buyers, particularly if you live in a region where there’s going to be ice and snow all around. Your home may not show as well in bad weather; however, it is possible. Here are some winter real estate facts to keep in mind:

Everyone Appreciates Mood

Create a cozy feel by adding extra pillows or afghans to the sofa and beds, or some plush throw rugs on the floor.

Leave the dining room table set for dinner, along with a champagne bucket and a couple of glasses. Add some extra-fluffy towels or robes in the bathrooms. In short, make everything look comfortable and inviting.

Bright Light Is Cheery

There’s nothing that makes a house cheerier than sunlight.

Wash the windows inside and out so they sparkle. Pull up the blinds and throw back the drapes for some warming illumination. In darker corners and niches where the sun won’t reach, place a lamp and keep it on. You could also use spotlighting to illuminate major features of the kitchen, living room or bathroom.

Warmth Is Comfort

People coming in from the cold will be pleased to find your home is warm and toasty. As a retreat from winter cold, your buyers will have more of a reason to feel comfortable and take their time. You might consider lighting a small fire in the fireplace or wood stove to keep things toasty. Try to keep indoor humidity between 40-60 percent to avoid that dry, stuffy feeling.

People Like an Orderly Property

In the winter, all visitors may see is a blanket of snow (depending on where you live). Do your best to keep the driveway and walkways neatly cleared and free of ice.

Even if there’s just a light dusting of snow, sweep it away.

Spread some sand over walkways to avoid slips and falls.

Try to keep the roof clear of snow, as well, as a good roof is important to selling any home. You can always call in a roofing company if yours isn’t up to par.

Winter Can Be the Ideal Season

You’re more likely to get bids faster in the wintertime because you’re dealing with motivated buyers. They need to move, and soon, or they’d be waiting for the balmier temperatures of spring. You may get fewer visitors, but they’ll be serious buyers, not just frivolous house-shoppers.

Stage your home well for the season and you may very well sell faster, and for a higher price, than you expected.

You always want to keep your home clean and in good repair, but the trick to selling in winter is creating the effect of a warm, sunny retreat from the elements.

Dixie Somers is a freelance writer and regular contributor to RISMedia’s Housecall blog.

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10 PAINT TOUCH-UPS FOR A SHOW-READY HOME When selling your home, it pays to touch up the paint. The higher perceived value of a maintained home is well-documented, and there’s no easier (or more economical) way to give the impression than with some fresh paint.

Before placing your home on the market, complete these 10 touch-ups. Or, you may want to contact a painter and do more than touch up spots.

1. If you want buyers to consider your home, make sure the front door is well-painted. A fresh coat of paint will make a great first impression.

2. Next up is the entrance hall, where buyers will get their initial glimpse of the interior. At the very least, touch up areas where the paint shows marks or chips. Think of repainting this area entirely.

7. Inspect areas that come in contact with soiled hands—window frames, door frames, edges of doors, and walls around light switches. You may be able to clean them if you used a glossy paint; if not, do more touch-ups.

8. Scrub cabinet doors clean of fingerprints, if possible, or touch up painted areas.

3. Bathrooms often receive extra scrutiny from buyers, so give them extra attention. Touch up as needed.

9. Water stains on the ceiling are a huge red flag for buyers. Be sure to prime and re-paint these potential deal breakers.

4. Size does matter when it comes to the kitchen. If you want to make yours look bigger, paint the walls white or off-white. If repainting is not an option, remove food stains from the walls and conceal water spots by applying primer, then touch-up paint.

10. Put the finishing touches on your home. Look for stray flecks of paint, as well as marks and stains.

Conceal them with some touch-up paint, and your home will be good to go...and show!

5. Assess your windowsills, especially if the view is a selling point. Sand, prime and paint them as needed.

6. Check your woodwork. Touch up chipped or marred paint on chair rails and floor molding.

You may be able to touch up some areas yourself, but for bigger projects and whole room repainting, be sure to call your local home painting service company for an estimate and help.

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Gardener's Paradise. 3,000 SF +Basement.

2,000+ SqFt With 2 Sided Fireplcace

Move-In Ready Townhome. New Kitchen.

$468,000 | 4 BDR/3 BA | Call Paula 630-251-5155 $399,000 | 4 BDR/2.1 BA | Call Becky or Eric $199,900 | 2 BDR/1.1 BA | Call Becky or Eric

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Full Basement, Gourmet Kitchen, Loft Class A Home By The Preservation Society.

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Beautiful Flat Lot Near Train $279,900 | Call Becky or Eric

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Extraordinary Custom Home On Over 1 Acre

Gourmet Kitchen Is A Chef’s Dream. 2 Story Family Room With Floor-Ceiling Fireplace. Walkout Basement With 2 Rec Areas, Wet Bar, Full Bath & Additional Family Room With 2nd Fireplace. Lovely Deck, 3 Patio Areas, Firepit. Lush Landscaped Yard & Mature Trees. Huge 3 Car Garage, Shed.

Yorkville | 5 Beds | 3.1 Bath | $479,900

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PLAINFIELD - SPACIOUS! $167,500 1/2 duplex on premium lot backs to open space.

Fully applianced kitchen. Generous master suite.

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3 BDR/2.1 BA

AURORA - RARELY AVAILABLE! $167,500 Rare freestanding condo with large kitchen with SS appls. Lower level master, bath & laundry and access to your private patio.

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YORKVILLE - STUNNING! $375,000 Custom home with 3,000+ sqft backing to peaceful nature setting. Gourmet kitchen, 1st floor office, loft and full basement.

5 BDR/3 BA

NORTH AURORA - GREAT YARD! $379,000 Gorgeous home with custom touches & 3,200+ sqft. Gourmet kitchen. Huge loft, 2nd floor laundry, full basement. 3 car tandem garage. 4 BDR/2.1 BA

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OSWEGO - UNIQUE HOME! $409,900 Secluded paradise. Custom home on approx. 1 acre with pool & finished walkout basement. Remodeled kitchen and 2 master suites.

5 BDR/3.2 BA

NAPERVILLE - LOCATION! $525,000 Ranch estate on 1 acre near downtown. Sunken family room, floor-ceiling fireplace. Partially finished bsmnt w/fireplace. Recent updates. 4 BDR/3 BA

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New Roof, Siding, Windows, Water Heater, And AC. Hardwood Floors Throughout. Loads Of Storage In Basement. 3 BDR/1 BA DES PLAINES | $279,900

On Almost An Acre. Bright Kitchen. Finished Basement Perfect For In-Law Suite.

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RE/MAX All Pro 66 Stratford Drive Bloomingdale, IL

6,000 SF Dramatic Windows, Fresh Paint, Finished Basement, Soaring Ceilings, 3 Fireplaces, Lrg Yard With Deck. New Roof, Patio/Firepit. 4+ Garage, Massive Siding, Sliding Glass Doors, And Kitchen, Sunroom. 4 BDR/5 BA Laminate Floor. 4 BDR/2 BA WAYNE | $917,000 GENEVA | $324,900

New Flrs, Appls, Fresh Paint.

Large Master Suite With Vltd Under-Stair Nook, Large Kitchen, Ceilings. Main Flr Lndry, New Master Suite, Partial Bsmt. Area Carpets, Fresh Paint. Private Deck.

Amenities Included. 3 BDR/2 BA Bose Surround System. 2 BDR/2 BA PINGREE GROVE | $1,790 AURORA | $168,000

Secluded Lot With 66'x112' Building. Wrap Porch, Dormer Wndws, Woodburn Furnace, 2 Service Drs, 14' Gar Door.

SUGAR GROVE | $294,000

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