Baby its cold out there!
Take advantage of the winter chill and ensure your home stands out from the rest as warm and cosy.
Here are our top 6 tips to prepare your home for selling in the winter months:
Brighten your curb appeal:
First impressions cannot be over emphasised. Freshen up your property by placing some potted winter flowers to breath life into the garden. Rake up leaves, mow the lawn, and prune bushes with dead flowers to help your home look more vibrant.
Create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth
A roaring fire can be a wonderful asset in winter, so you will want to be sure to use your fireplace during viewings. Fold thick blankets over couches and beds to create a warm and cosy feeling with potential buyers.
Clean the windows
On overcast and dull days, clean windows and having the curtains pulled back allow even wan sunlight to stream freely through your home.
Make the most of Lightning
On days when you may have less natural light than you would prefer, you will want to make the most use of artifical lighting. By turning on lamps and fixtures dark corners are banished and your place will have a cosy glow. Use mirrors and place them across from windows to open up your space and show your decor to its best effect.
Keep the heating on
Stepping from the cold to a warm and welcoming home helps put buyers at ease, and sets their mind at rest that the heating system works.
Sort Home Repairs
Regardless of the time of year, you want to prepare your home for a sale by having it in proper working order. Fix leaking roofs, and unblock gutters to prevent water running down the walls of your property during a viewing. Leaking taps and chipped fixtures should also be replaced.
Selling your house during the winter season can be a bit more complicated, but if you follow these basic steps you can transform your house into a cosy oasis in any storm. Our Urban Link real estate agents are experienced with selling properties in any season, and may have some additional tips that refer to your specific situation. You can find the right agent to represent your needs by adding your details to our List your Property page.