What You Need to Know About Selling Your Home In the Winter
While many will tote the message that selling your home in the spring and summer are the best times, we’ve found that every season has its advantages and disadvantages. With that knowledge, we can walk into your selling process knowing that with some creativity and knowledge of the area and the way it works in each season, we can successfully help you sell a home in Colorado Springs. Our goal is to sell is as fast as possible for as much as possible, and we carry that goal through spring, summer, fall, and winter. Here are a few things you can keep in mind while selling a Colorado Springs home in the winter.
From indoor workout spaces to kids playrooms, make sure to showcase that these spaces are in your home to help make your home even more appealing during the colder winter months. If you have a heated toolshed make sure to clear the clutter, turn on the heat, and have your real estate agent focus on this. From playrooms in the basement to offices overlooking the front yard, there are many reasons someone will want a home that is still livable through winter.
While making a home clean is always important, in the winter it can be a little more challenging. Wet dirty boots come tracking in snow and mud, not to mention pet paws and wet coats hanging by the door. Make sure your entryway is spotless! While you’re at it, take another look at your sidewalks and driveway to make sure that all of the snow and ice have been removed and that there is plenty of salt spread so that the potential buyers don’t slip.
Winter can be a great time to showcase warm, cozy evenings, fun nights with family, and fun afternoons outside on the snowmobile if you have property. Make the most of the season that you’re selling in by highlighting the advantages. If you’re selling around Christmas, you can add some holiday decor, otherwise, warm winter styles are always welcome. Good luck with the selling of your home, and if you haven’t started yet and you’re ready to - the best Colorado Springs real estate agents are here to help you develop an incredible selling strategy!
Elaborate On Indoor Spaces
From indoor workout spaces to kids playrooms, make sure to showcase that these spaces are in your home to help make your home even more appealing during the colder winter months. If you have a heated toolshed make sure to clear the clutter, turn on the heat, and have your real estate agent focus on this. From playrooms in the basement to offices overlooking the front yard, there are many reasons someone will want a home that is still livable through winter.
Keep It Cozy
Add a cozy touch to your home to keep your guests feeling warm. Throw blankets on your couch can be an easy touch, and make your space feel warm and inviting. If you have a gas fireplace, light it up and make the room feel cozy and comfortable. Of course, if you have a wood fireplace that may fill the room with smoke - opt for filling the space with candles for now.Pay Attention to Drafts
Your buyers will be checking for drafts around windows and doors - so beat them to it by checking and repairing them before they step foot in the home. When selling a home in winter, you’ll need to work with the elements to make sure that your home is ready to handle them. So if your home needs a new furnace, attic insulation, or repairs around the windows - take time to make these repairs now.Showcase Entertaining
From holidays to long winter nights, entertaining is the name of the game during the cold winter months. If you have a delightful dining and kitchen area, make sure to highlight it’s purpose very specifically with a nicely set table. If you have a fun entertainment room with a big screen, built-in sound system and dimming lights, showcase it by having a movie playing when they arrive and turn the lights down a bit. But not too much, or else they’ll think you’re hiding something!
Make It Neat & Tidy
While making a home clean is always important, in the winter it can be a little more challenging. Wet dirty boots come tracking in snow and mud, not to mention pet paws and wet coats hanging by the door. Make sure your entryway is spotless! While you’re at it, take another look at your sidewalks and driveway to make sure that all of the snow and ice have been removed and that there is plenty of salt spread so that the potential buyers don’t slip.
Winter can be a great time to showcase warm, cozy evenings, fun nights with family, and fun afternoons outside on the snowmobile if you have property. Make the most of the season that you’re selling in by highlighting the advantages. If you’re selling around Christmas, you can add some holiday decor, otherwise, warm winter styles are always welcome. Good luck with the selling of your home, and if you haven’t started yet and you’re ready to - the best Colorado Springs real estate agents are here to help you develop an incredible selling strategy!
Mike MacGuire
Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent
The MacGuire Team
6760 Corporate Dr
Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
719-536-4324 or 719-660-6793
Mike@BuyWithMike.com
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