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It doesn't matter the time of year; putting your house on the market can take time and effort. Folks who must sell their property in the winter aren't in an ideal situation, but when life happens, we must adapt. One of those ways is to pull out all the stops to get your home sold quickly - if you're not selling your home for cash, that is.
Here are five ways you can stage your home in winter that'll impress buyers who come to tour your home.
1. Warm and toasty
When you have buyers willing to brave the winter chill to come and see your home, you better make sure that they're coming into a warm house! Turn the heat up to a comfortable temperature range. We like having the temperature between 68° F and 72° F because it's neither warm nor cool.
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2. Play up the winter vibes
The warmer months are perfect for selling a house, but you can still attract buyers and close the deal when there's snow on the ground. When people come to tour your house, play up the winter vibes. For example, use pillows and throw blankets to create a cozy seating area. You also can decorate with winter-themed knick-knacks and pictures. Remember to tie everything together with wintery scents like cinnamon, baked goods, or mulling spices.
3. Curb appeal is important even in winter
You can only rely on vibrant flowers and a luscious green lawn to entice buyers during the winter if you're flocking to a golfing community in the South). That means you'll have to pay special attention to what you can do to boost curb appeal. Some examples include making sure that the walkways and steps are cleared and salted if there's snow or ice, using evergreens to brighten your patio and front door, and having a welcome mat so that people can clean their shoes off before entering.
4. Make the home bright
There's not a lot of daylight during the winter months, so you must do what you can to brighten things up. Besides opening the blinds and turning on all the lights, you can use light-colored curtains, brighter light bulbs, and even light a fire in the fireplace (if applicable).
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5. Find a tidy way to store winter gear
The quickest way to ruin a thoughtfully staged home is to have a bunch of wet jackets, salt-caked shoes, and other winter gear tossed on some chair by the door. Extra mats near the door and a coat rack help minimize the mess when it's time for a showing or open house.
Staging your home in the winter takes planning and creativity
Staging your home during the winter can be tricky because you must contend with less daylight, winter storms, and frozen guests with wet winter gear. But when you embrace the season and think outside the box, you can make a great impression on buyers.
These are just a few ways to stage your home in the winter. You can ask your real estate agent for other ways to make your home appeal to as many buyers as possible. A good agent knows all the tricks, which is why it's so important to choose your agent wisely!