Winter typically can be a slow time for selling a house, but staging can help! Buyers are still out looking and a low inventory can work to your advantage.
Here are some staging tips to help put your home in its best light and get it sold.
Keep the heat up! Make sure the home feels cozy and warm. If you have a fireplace, have a fire going to showcase the warmth of the home.
Be aware of winter smells. In the winter, the house is closed up more and can smell a little stale. Use simmering potpourri or bake some cookies for great home smells Stay away from artificial sprays and unnatural air fresheners. Natural smells are best.
Be aware of your curb appeal. Summer is an easy time to add flowers and color, but you can still work on your curb appeal in the winter. Make sure your leaves are raked and your paths are clear in a snowstorm. You can always add some color with hardy plants in pots on the porch. Artificial plants are very popular and lifelike today. You can always add some color inside and outside of the home.
Have mats outside to catch snow and dirt and keep it outside of the house.
Declutter and depersonalize. Your home will look bigger if you put a few pieces of furniture away for the time being. Put away personal photos and possessions. You want the buyers to be able to picture themselves in your home.
Lastly, consider lighting. Days are shorter and darker. Keep lights on and clean fixtures to make everything cleaner and brighter. Washing windows can also make a difference.
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