Winter isn’t always considered the best time to sell. But with Melbourne property prices finally on the rise, you may have decided the time is right to put your home on the market.
And you know what? Winter can be a good time to sell, IF you make the winter weather work in your favour.
Property prices are influenced by supply and demand, and there are always serious buyers out there. So with less properties on the market during winter your home has less competition and could therefore be in high demand. Let’s look at ways you can help your home to achieve an optimum sale price in the midst of a cold, wet and miserable winter.
Before your scheduled open inspections:
1. Light the gas fire or turn on the heating. Buyers will immediately feel warmly welcomed into a homely atmosphere.
2. Tantalising aromas can trigger positive feelings. Brew coffee or bake a batch of biscuits so your home smells amazing.
3. Make your home look and feel cosy with soft and snuggly faux fur cushions and chunky woollen throw rugs in rich, warm tones.
4. Light is important. Schedule your opens for the time of day when your home attracts maximum light and turn on all lights and lamps.
5. Accessorise with warm colours – think floor rugs, cushions, artwork and lampshades in rustic reds, burnt oranges and rich, earthy ochre colours.
6. Clean windows help your home to sparkle! Dull, dirty or dingy vibes don’t sell a home, so clean your windows to make your home appear lighter and brighter.
7. Clean gutters and check downpipes so that gushing winter waterfalls do NOT become a feature at your open inspections.
8. Make a positive first impression with a new and cheerful welcome mat at your front door entry point.
9. Plant flowering annuals to add a splash of colour to a drab winter garden.
10. Add all-season appeal to outdoor living with bright seat cushions, colourful pot plants, and light a firepit or gas heater.
Good luck with your winter sale!
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