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Winter Home Selling Mistakes To Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Top Winter Home Selling Mistakes | 7 Errors Made While Selling A House During The Winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Are you thinking of selling your home?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Are you a real estate agent and have a long list of homes to sell during the coldest season of the year?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Do you think that houses can only be sold at a top dollar during the spring and summer?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If you answered \u201cYES\u201d to these questions, many people and Realtors would tell you that you should wait to put a for sale sign up, but not us.<\/p>\n

Selling a house in the middle of winter when there are low temperatures is possible if you can avoid making common winter home selling mistakes!<\/p>\n

It is true that a house, especially if a home has beautiful gardens and curb appeal that it looks much better during the hottest months of the year when the vegetation and the sun make everything look much nicer, but doesn\u2019t mean that you should wait to sell your home during the winter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One concern that many home owners have when selling their home during the winter is that they\u2019re going to have to sell their home for less because of the time of the year.\u00a0 This is simply not the case and the most important thing to keep in mind to avoid this, apart from all the common winter home selling mistakes that we will explain below, is that you make a real effort and that you believe in the property you are trying to sell, it WILL sell!<\/p>\n

In order to help you sell a house during the winter and to ensure that you don\u2019t make the mistakes that many first time home sellers<\/a> commonly make, below are a the biggest winter home selling mistakes that must be avoided in order to sell a house in the middle of the winter and while the temps are frigid!<\/p>\n

Not Cleaning Up The Snow Good Enough<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s the middle of winter and the weather forecast predicts that the next few weeks will be persistently snowy and that temperatures will touch historic lows while you continue to try to sell your house.<\/p>\n

What should you do? <\/em><\/p>\n

Be certain that you clean up the snow as good as you can!\u00a0<\/p>\n

By cleaning all the snow, we know that you obviously cannot make all of the snow disappear, however, a common winter home selling mistake is not cleaning up the snow good enough!\u00a0<\/p>\n

This means that you should clean all the excess snow that has accumulated at the entrance of your house and the entrance of your garage. \u00a0This ensures that not only you can safely enter your home and garage, but also makes sure that prospective home buyers and their agents can safely navigate on your property and into your home!<\/p>\n

Not Cleaning The Windows Well<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What\u2019s the next big winter home selling mistake that many sellers make?<\/p>\n

Not making sure your windows are squeaky clean is a common error made by home owners who\u2019re selling their home during the winter months!<\/p>\n

While selling a home during the summer, it\u2019s certainly still important to have clean and clear windows, however it tends to be much brighter during the summer months.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

During the cold and dreary winter season, it often feels dark and gloomy which can make your home seem dark and gloomy as well, if you don\u2019t have clean windows!<\/p>\n

One home buying trend of millennial home buyers<\/a> especially is finding homes that have lots of natural light.\u00a0 Home buyers want to buy a home that feels light, airy, and open so having very clean windows can help create this feeling for prospective buyers!<\/p>\n

Using Outdated Photographs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Another very common winter home selling mistake made by home owners, and their Realtors, is not having up to date photographs of the property!\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s true that during the warmer months most homes look more attractive, but don\u2019t you think that if buyers are looking for a house in January and see a photo of the home and the grass is bright green and flowers are blooming, they won\u2019t be suspicious? \u00a0Of course!<\/p>\n

The best thing is to make sure the photos of your home show the most current state of the house.\u00a0 Many buyers could see this as a red flag<\/a> and potentially may pass on viewing your home because they think something is wrong with your home.<\/p>\n

If you would like to showcase your beautiful landscaping or outdoor patio, that is certainly fine to include those photographs in the listing, but it\u2019s important to have current photos as well, even if this means several feet of snow in the photo!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re unsure about the type of photographs that should be taken to showcase your home or how to prepare for your home for a real estate photo shoot<\/a>, you should discuss this with your agent. They\u2019ll be able to ensure that you\u2019re showcasing your home in the best way possible through current and attractive photos!<\/p>\n

Not Being Accommodating To Prospective Buyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Selling a home during the winter months, especially selling a home during the holidays<\/a>, requires a lot of flexibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Envision that it is December, two days before Christmas and you have the house ready for a big family Christmas party when suddenly you get a showing request from a prospective buyer who wants to see your house.<\/p>\n

What should you do?<\/em><\/p>\n

Absolutely allow the buyers to view your home and accommodate their request!\u00a0 Not being accommodating to prospective buyers is a huge winter home selling mistake.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you deny a buyer access to your home because the time isn\u2019t convenient, you may end up not having the opportunity to have that buyer see your home as they might find a different home where the owners are accommodating.<\/p>\n

Yes, the winter months and holiday season often brings many plans and people like to enjoy the holidays in the company of friends and family, but if you really want to sell the house and achieve top dollar for your home, you\u2019ll have to prioritize showings.\u00a0 Not doing so can cost your thousands of dollars!<\/p>\n

Keeping Your Home Too Cold<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the biggest tips we provide to our home sellers when selling a home during the winter months is to ensure they make their home feel cozy to prospective buyers!<\/p>\n

This can be accomplished by simply keeping the temperature of your home higher when there are prospective buyers touring your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Keeping your heat too low is a big winter home selling mistake, but another mistake is not having any lights on during showings, which can make your home feel \u201ccold.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

An important task when preparing for home showings<\/a> is to turn all of your lights on.\u00a0 This doesn\u2019t necessarily impact the temperature of your home, but can definitely make your home feel \u201cwarmer\u201d and more inviting.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t make your home feel \u201ccold\u201d when selling it just to save a couple dollars on your utility bills!<\/p>\n

Not Hiring A Top Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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It doesn\u2019t matter the time of year that you\u2019re selling a home, hiring a top agent is vital to achieving top dollar for your home!<\/p>\n

Another common winter home selling mistake is not hiring a top real estate professional.\u00a0 The winter home selling season is typically a bit slower than the spring and summer markets so it\u2019s critical that your agent knows how to properly market a home for sale<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How can you be sure that you\u2019re hiring a top real estate professional?<\/p>\n

There are dozens of important questions to ask real estate agents when selling a home that can help improve the odds that you\u2019re hiring a qualified agent.\u00a0 Here are some of the questions and topics to consider asking;<\/p>\n