Selling your home in the winter can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. By avoiding these common mistakes, you can increase your chances of finding a buyer and getting top dollar for your home.
1. Ignoring curb appeal
Curb appeal is just as important in the winter as it is in the summer. Make sure that your landscaping is well-maintained. Add some pops of color with a seasonal wreath or potted plants to make your home look inviting.
2. Letting your home feel cold and dark
Winter days are short, so it’s important to make your home feel warm and inviting. Open up the curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. Use lamps and candles to create a cozy atmosphere.
3. Not pricing your home competitively
Winter is a buyer’s market, so you need to price your home competitively. Work with your real estate agent to determine a fair price that will attract buyers without undervaluing your home.
4. Not decluttering and staging your home
A cluttered and unstaged home will make it difficult for buyers to envision themselves living there. Take the time to declutter your home and stage it to show off its best features.
5. Not being flexible with showings
Buyers are more likely to schedule showings on weekends and evenings in the winter when they have more free time. Be flexible with your showing schedule to accommodate buyers’ needs.
6. Not being patient
It may take longer to sell your home in the winter, so be patient. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get an offer right away. Just keep your home on the market and continue to market it to buyers.
Source: AI
Mark Roan, REALTOR® 