It is very commonly known that spring and summer are the prime months of selling homes for many reasons. However, that does not mean you cannot sell a home during the winter months – who doesn’t want to move into a new home for the holidays with their family?
While warmer seasons do make it easier for buyers to make a move into a new home, however there is a percentage of potential home buyers out there that go through a significant change in job, family, career, or just wish to move to a new city.
As a seller you are likely to be in an advantageous position to sell your home during the winter for the following reasons:
- Less Competition: since there is already a lower level of supply in the market, your home is attracting the larger pool of serious buyers in this case.
- Showcase your home’s level of comfortability: this time of the year is a great opportunity to showcase to potential buyers how cozy your home can be, pointing out special features such as fireplaces and hot tubs – these are likely to stand out at this time with the cold weather.
You might be worried about all the challenges you may have to face selling during the winter, factors such as cold weather/snow and preparing your home for showings. However, if you are determined to overcome these challenges you can sell fast in the market!
Here are some tips on preparing your home to sell during the winter months:
- Keep the home looking fresh and ensure clear driveways and path for showings: If it snows in your area, be sure to clear pathways so your home can be seen clearly as in the pictures. Consider emphasizing on curb appeal as well.
- Have clear pictures of your home: It is important to ensure that you showcase clear pictures of your home when it is not covered in snow when listing in the winter months.
- Add lighting: during the winter it is naturally darker, therefore you may consider adding some exterior lights keeping it simple, yet elegant!
- Comfortable temperature: keeping the temperature of your home for showings at one that is comfortable, warm, and cozy is likely to encourage buyers to feel more like it’s their own home and really take in what the house has to offer.
These are just some tips that will help you with the process of selling your home during the winter months. Every journey has its ups and downs, just consider that you are most likely to end up with more serious and motivated buyers and potentially a high return on investment!