Preparing your home for a winter sale Although the weather is not usually at its best during the colder months, people search for property all year round. In fact, selling your home in winter can even have its own benefits. In this blog post, we have put together six top tips for selling your home during the winter months to make sure that you get a hot price while the weather is cold. 1. Ensure your home is warm and cosy
Traditionally spring is the season when there is a burst of activity on the housing market, but with less competition in winter it makes the season a prime opportunity to get your home seen. There are often still just as many buyers on the market but in winter there are fewer houses to pick from. To make a good first impression, start by making your home cosier. After all, no matter the season, selling a home is all about appealing to people emotions - you want your prospective buyers to fall in love with your property. Make sure it is warm when people come to inspect it. Turn the heaters on, and if you have a fireplace, make sure you have a fire burning (or turn it on if it is gas). Add a warm touch to each of your rooms in the way of adding blankets, such as drapping a throw rug over the back of a sofa, or put a coloured duvet cover at the end of the beds to help create a warm and welcoming feel. Another idea is to change your cushion covers to a colour more suited to winter. This can help change the whole feel of a room and make it cosier for your buyers. 2. Clean, clean, clean No one likes to walk into a messy home, and in winter it can be challenging to keep a home clean
Make sure all your dirty family gear is hidden away so people inspecting your property cannot see it. And, of course, clear away any fallen leaves and keep your garden tidy, it helps set the right tone. 3. Don’t forget your outdoor space Just because it is colder outside does not mean you should forget about the great outdoors. Spend some time giving your garden a simple makeover. This could include defining the edge of your flower beds with timber borders or lining them with small shrubs or grasses. You could also add a few larger plants as focal points, but ensure you keep them in proportion to the size of your garden. As a finishing touch, add some flowering plants as it will make your home much more welcoming. You want to show your buyers how they could use your home's outdoor space all-year round. How about adding a fire pit or heaters, or even a pizza oven to show how easy it is to entertain. Add some warm winter throws over your outside chairs to help bring colour to the area and make it more appealing. Buyers love more living options, and the outside is an ideal extra space.
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