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Here Comes The Snow - Selling Your Home In The Winter Months

The weather system that froze Midwest states is expected to arrive in the Northeast after the Thursday morning commute, according to NBC WeatherPlus meteorologist Bill Karins. "Everyone will get to work just fine, but getting home should be ugly," he said. "A heavy burst of snow and sleet will fall from New York City to southern New England, especially between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Snow totals from the first storm could be 4-6 inches in Boston, New York City and other Northeast areas. By Saturday night, heavy snow and blizzard conditions are likely from central Pennsylvania, central New York and New England.

Here in Dutchess County, NY we are prepared. Hopefully, the media will not be inducing panic this time!

                                                                    

SELLING YOUR HOME IN THE WINTER?

Make it comfortable, warm, and cozy - adjust the thermostat, keep a throw over the sofa, give the house some ambiance. Vanilla scented candles add fragrance and warmth.

Protect floors by providing slip on paper "booties" for buyers and agents to wear over their footwear before entering the house. 

A bright snowy landscape should brighten up the home - use this to your advantage. Be sure to clean windows, curtains, and blinds. Keep blinds open and maintain a dust free enviroment. 

Keep driveways and walkways free of snow and ice, even if you have to hire a service. Be a responsible homeowner and eliminate liability.  Sprinkle salt or sand over the sidewalk and driveway to ensure these surfaces will stay ice free.  

Don't get discouraged if you only have a few showings - remember, buyers who are looking during the winter months are usually ones who are motivated!   

 

 

 

5 comments • Carol Culkin, Dutchess County • December 12 2007 08:36PM

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When the yard is blanketed with snow they do  not have to worry about mowing and trimming.  A bird feeder near a window should bring in some glee as well.
Posted by Vicky Poe, Realtor/ Auctioneer (First Realty) over 4 years ago

Hi Carol,

Good point about keeping the driveway safe.  There are many homes here in Reno, NV that are vacant and neglected. 

Catherine

Posted by Catherine Sinocruz, Broker-Salesperson,ABR,GRI,CRS (Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate ) over 4 years ago
DianaOut here in California, we don't have to worry about snow. But keeping the house warm, light and bright is important. And you are right-the folks who are looking at homes in the dead of winter are usually more serious buyers! Thanks for the post-Welcome to my World! Diana
Posted by Diana Turnbloom (Escrowcoord.com) over 4 years ago
Carol, I always hear that during the holidays and during winter, if you have a buyer they are serious. In my own case I was serious in December but didn't buy till the following October. My Realtor almost killed me.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Assoc. Broker REALTOR® SFR Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) over 4 years ago
So many sellers think curb appeal in the summer months only.  Winter time is just as important.  Shoveled walks and driveways are a must!  And making the home feel warm and cozy as you suggested is the key to evoke the feeling needed to purchase. 
Posted by Renee Parker, Lansing Realtor (Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood) over 4 years ago

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