5 Steps to Warm Up Your Home Listing this Winter
5 Steps to Warm Up Your Home Listing this Winter
If you live in Minnesota (or anywhere with long winters), you’ve probably noticed a slow in home selling & buying. However, there are still people home searching and you CAN still sell your home. Here are a five tips to warm up your listing so you can stand out from the crowd and still get top dollar for your home sale in the winter months.
1.Take exterior photos before the first snow
In marketing your house, you want buyers to see the best of your house first. Unfortunately, snow and dead trees can hurt curb appeal in photos. If you have time, get a professional photographer to take exterior photos of your house and your lawn before the weather changes. This helps buyers know how beautiful the exterior and landscaping will be come Springtime.
2. Professional staging
Staging makes a difference in how your house is presented to others. Being the home owner, your own furniture & decor is comforting - but when you are marketing your house to a wide variety of people, consider getting outside staging support. Professional stagers can help neutralize your house to appeal to a wider range of buyers, and can really set your house apart from others in its presentation and photos.
3. Make your house worry-free
Consider having a sewer scope, radon test, or a general pre-inspection done before listing. Then take care of any health & safety issues before your house hits the market - this can be a huge weight off of home buyers, and make them feel more confident purchasing your house than houses with many unknowns.
4. Clear your sidewalks & driveway well
The last thing home buyers want to do it trudge through a foot of snow to get to your front door. Be sure to shovel your sidewalks and driveways well, and make it easy to access your home. If it’s a particularly stormy day, consider salting your sidewalks as well to prevent any unfortunate accidents.
5. Keep it warm, cozy, & Clutter-free
Remember, home buyers are coming from the outside elements to tour your house. Make sure the temperature is inviting, and that there is space for people to remove their shoes, coats, and other winter gear. The warmer first impression you can give to home searchers, the better!
No matter the season and no matter if you are buying or selling, the MOST important factor is to work with the right agent. Our agents are skilled and practiced in navigating all seasons of the market. Meet with one of our agents today and get started!