How to Sell a Home in the Winter

Do you have plans to sell your home this winter? If so, I’ve got three key tips for preparing your listing during these colder months.

It’s gotten pretty cold out there lately, so today’s topic is very appropriate. Today, I’ll be sharing some tips on how to prepare your home for sale during the winter. 

1. Prepare your yard. If there are any dead leaves left over from fall, now is the time to remove them. Don’t worry that your yard doesn’t look as lush as it will during spring months. At this time of year, no one’s yard looks that way.

2. Prepare in the same ways you would before winter. Thoroughly clean your home, make it smell beautiful, and take care of all the other steps you would at any other time of year.

The more comfortable potential buyers are in your home, the longer they will stay to look around.

3. Regulate your home’s temperature. During colder months, this is the most important advice I can offer. Keep your temperature at 68 degrees Fahrenheit, at the very least. Preferably, you should be keeping the temperature closer to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The more comfortable potential buyers are in your home, the longer they will stay to look around. And, the longer they stay to look around, the better your chances are that they will buy.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Why You Can Expect Great Results From a Winter Home Sale

What can you expect from a winter home sale? I’ll explain why you can expect great results.

Last time, we talked about preparing your home for a winter sale. This time, we’ll go over what you can expect from a winter sale.

The good news is that you can expect great results.

For one thing, inventory is the lowest it will be for the rest of the year. From here on out, inventory starts building and reaches its highest point in June or July, which means more competition for you.

A lot of people say, “Yes, there’s low inventory, but there aren’t any buyers.” This is where people miss the boat. There are 15% fewer buyers in the market, but the ones that are looking for homes are highly motivated and ready to buy.

Winter buyers are highly motivated to make a purchase.

Some of these buyers are those who sold their homes last week, those who are being transferred, and those who need to buy for tax purposes.

Ultimately, the combination of low inventory and motivated buyers will help you get great results.

If you have any other questions about selling your home this winter, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!