Winter has begun in most states in the country, bringing with it the challenge involved in selling a house during this season. Many people prefer to check and buy houses when it's warm and not wet outside. However, for those who must absolutely find a new owner for their houses, Realty Times has come up with tips so that people looking for a new place would be enticed to view the property.
1. Ensure that the house is warm.
Keeping the house warm, especially during real estate showings, and allowing people to look around the property are two ways to keep the buyers' interest. These schemes would allow the viewers a more comfortable way to check out the whole area. Set the thermostat to at least 70 degrees to keep the house warm and toasty.
2. Trim the plants outside the house.
Cutting extra branches from the plants and trees outside the property would give it a neater look, thus attracting potential buyers. Doing so could also give viewers an idea what the place looks like during warm season. Ensure that there is no snow on the branches so that the viewers would not get wet on their way inside the house.
3. Clean the house of any winter marks.
Although it is winter, potential buyers need not see the season marking the entirety of the property. Before the guests arrive, remove snow from the driveway, sidewalk, and parking area.
4. Make good use of the fireplace.
If the house has a built-in fireplace then having guests is the perfect time to utilize it. Aside from the practical purpose of keeping the place warm during chilly days, it could also be used to beautify the place and accent a key feature of the house. Gas fireplaces are more manageable to start a fire, whereas wood fire hearths are more difficult to handle. Wood fireplaces would also require a constant stack of wood to keep the fire burning, It is best to start the fire before the guests arrive so that a warm temperature would already greet them when they come in. Moreover, make sure that the chimney is clean.
5. Make your home comfortable.
Having a comfortable house is not just limited to the design and built. One should ensure that the viewers are comfortable with added home improvements. If the couch at home only makes use of pillows, add blankets to make it look more inviting. Bake cookies for the guests. The smell of something baking would add charm to the whole house. If it's gloomy outside, light a few candles to make the place extra brighter and switch on the music player for some soothing music.
6. Keep the house well lit.
Ensure that the house is bright to attract viewers and guests. No buyer would like a dark and forlorn-looking property. Switch on the light inside and outside the house even before the guests arrive. For added light, if no snow is falling, open a window to let the sunshine in.
