Selling Tips For Winter

Selling a property during the cold winter months involves a lot of hard work but while buyers may be scarcer it is comforting to know that those who are out viewing tend to be the more serious ones. If you feel like putting that extra bit of effort in to achieve an early sale take a look through our winter selling tips below.

• Make sure that your property is warm whenever viewers are expected. Buyers who come in and aren't comfortable won't stay long so turn the thermostat up a couple of degrees to warm up your potential buyers. If your agent has keys ask them to let you know when people will be viewing and make use of your heating timer to warm the place up in advance.
  
• Keep a large mat inside the front door for cleaning muddy shoes. Not everyone is comfortable about taking their shoes off in a strange property so a good alternative is to provide disposable shoe covers. Also, keep a container by the door for storing wet umbrellas.
  
• If the weather turns very cold think about gritting the front path and the footpath to the front of your property. Always clear snow away from the front of the property before your viewers arrive.
  
• Maximise whatever light is available. Make sure the windows are sparkling, blinds fully opened and curtains drawn back. If the day is overcast keep all the lights on during viewings. Use the highest wattage bulb that your fittings can safely handle. If your agent is accompanying the viewings ask them to do the same as many agents will send an inexperienced junior out on viewings.
  
• Even the most attractive gardens can look dreary in the middle of winter. If you have photos of your garden in full bloom put them on display and point them out to viewers.
  If there are any winter positives to your property such as closeness to shops, transport or indoor play areas for the children don’t forget to tell viewers.
  
• It may be impossible to redecorate the front of your property at this time of year but a good clean can make all the difference. Don’t forget to clear up the last of the fallen leaves and leave the porch light on to welcome viewers.

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