Selling Your Home in the Winter

In the past, the best time to sell a home has been in the Spring and Summer.

Buyers with children are more likely to be in the market and plan their moves for when their children are out of school and have time to make friends in time for the new school year.

In a market with some of the lowest interest rates seen, if you want or need to sell your home during the colder months of Fall and Winter, there are ways to take advantage of the time of year. There are many buyers actively seeking homes in Mississauga, Milton, & Oakville.

When selling a home in colder months, think about how it feels to enter a home when it is cold outside and it has a warm and cozy feel. This is how you want buyers to feel when they come into your home.

Some things to consider doing are;

Leave lights on. Lamps often give off a better, homier feel than harsh overhead lights.

Smell can evoke extremely powerful emotions in buyers. Baked goods are a favourite of anyone in the cold winter months. Keep cookie or cake dough ready and throw in a few cookies before a showing or open house. This will immediately make your home show better.

Candles can also be a choice during a supervised open house or showing in a safe place. This can be a good choice, particularly in the dining room.

It is possible to sell your home in the winter, but it certainly depends on the effort you put into it and market conditions at the time.

If selling in the winter, it is important to speak to a licensed Realtor who specializes in your area. Ideally, find a local Realtor who lives in your area. It is in their best interest not only professionally but also personally to get you top dollar for your home.

Many homeowners who try to sell their home privately in the winter will see their home languish on the market without the benefit of warmer weather street traffic.

Selling in the winter requires a careful prcing and marketing strategy. Call me today at 416-256-7000 or visit www.marianogigante.com to schedule a free consultation and get your home sold for top dollar.