The winter is a great time to sell your St. Louis or St.
Charles area home. People do buy homes in the winter; in fact, buyers are more
serious and more motivated during this season. Also, your home will have less
competition in the marketplace. Even so, there are some things you can do to
make your home stand out in winter real estate market.
Prepare for the Cold
When prospective buyers walk into your home in the winter
they should feel cozy. Take time now to seal up any cracks or fix any windows
that are damaged. Make sure you have a shovel and salt ready to keep walkways
cleared of any snow or ice.
Check the Roof
If your roof needs any repairs do so before it is covered
with snow and ice. Double check that there aren’t any leaks to repair. Make
sure that by the end of the fall the gutters have been cleaned out of any
leaves or debris.
Paint
Does any of the paint on the outside of your home need a
touch up? What about the inside? You won’t want to paint outside in the cold
and you may want to open some windows when you are letting interior paint dry.
So painting before deep winter sets in is a good idea.
Clean and Organize
Deep clean your home. When the holidays come around you may
be too busy or unable to complete some cleaning tasks, like cleaning out the
garage or washing the windows. Make a list of things that need to be cleaned
and organized and do the things that must be done before the St. Louis cold
makes it unbearable. You might even
consider moving some things into storage (or a friend’s basement) before it
gets too cold in order to make your house look and feel even bigger.
Take Advantage of Holiday Décor
Use mums or poinsettias to dress up a porch or foyer or hang
a fresh pine wreath on the front door. In the winter you can make use of the
season with Christmas lights to make your home for sale more inviting. Nothing
feels like home more than a festively decorated house with all the touches of
the season. But don’t go overboard, too many decorations and your space will
feel cluttered.
Sell My St. Louis or St. Charles Area Home
Are you thinking of selling your St. Louis or St. Charles,
Missouri area home this winter? Contact The Boehmer Team for more helpful tips
to get you prepared for the winter market today. The Boehmer Team has been
awarded St. Louis Post Dispatch highest selling agents and they would love to
give a great home selling or buying experience to you.
