Are you thinking about selling your house this winter? Maybe your home is already on the market? I always get the question, “should I keep my house listed during the holidays?”, and I say it depends. If you have to be out of your house because your 5th kid is on the way, and the dog just had puppies, and life is happening, then yes! Either way, there are some things to keep in mind when you have your house for sale during the winter months.
1. Keep walkways clean and clear. Make sure you the shovel snow off the driveway, sidewalk and porch. Throw salt on any areas you see ice.
2. If your house is vacant, it’s a good idea to have it winterized during these cold months. Freezing pipes can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. Not to mention valuable marketing time.
3. Decorate for the holidays. Don’t be afraid to throw up some holiday decor! It gives your house a comfortable feeling, that will help the buyers feel right at home.
4. Keep the heat at a reasonable level. You don’t want buyers coming in and it being 50 degrees. Keep it set in the 60′s at the very least, so when they walk in they feel the warmth. Nobody likes viewing a house while they are shivering!
5. Price it to move! There’s serious buyers in the winter, so be a serious seller! Give them a price they can’t refuse. Pricing remains the number 1 way to get your house sold, yet so many people want to “test the market”.
If you’re thinking about selling your house in the winter (or any time), or want a 2nd opinion on your current marketing plan, let me know and I’d be happy to email you some info!
Happy Selling!
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