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Give Your Buyers A Warm Welcome
The approach of winter doesn’t mean you have to put your house selling plans on the back burner.
Even if the winter is cold and the skies are grey, there are plenty of ways to make your home inviting for prospective buyers.
Light, warmth and colour are three things that can work in your favour when selling a house in winter, so be sure to make the most of them.
Light
People like to see what they are buying, so make your home as light as possible. It will probably be too cold to have the windows and doors open, but you can still make sure there’s plenty of light throughout all the rooms. Open curtains, pull up blinds and turn on lights in areas such as hallways where the outside light doesn’t penetrate. Table lamps also provide light as well as adding a cosy touch.
Warmth
When prospective buyers are expected, don’t skimp on the heating with the idea of saving a few dollars on the electricity bill. Selling the house would be much more profitable! Keep the interior at a comfortable temperature, so that people will realise it is an easy home to heat. By making sure the heating is pleasantly effective you will not only give people a positive impression – you will also encourage them to linger and have a good look, rather than rushing away because the house is cold. If you have a heater that simulates the flames of an open fire, turn it on too, to enhance the impression of winter and cosiness.
Colour
As well as using colour to generally increase the attractiveness of your home, you can use it in winter to create an impression of warmth throughout your rooms. Brightly coloured cushions arranged on the lounge, chairs and beds will compensate for the grey day outside. Arrange some bright placemats on your dining room table, put a couple of bowls of fruit out and find some fresh flowers if possible. And, even though your garden may not be in complete, colourful bloom, you can always display a couple of photographs of it at its best, to show anyone who wants to see its full potential. |
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