Get Ahead of the Competition: 10 Winter Home Prep Tips for Sellers

Selling your home in the winter has its challenges, but with proper preparation, it can be a great opportunity to stand out in a less crowded market. In this video, Tim Moldenhauer of RE/MAX Associates and The Moldenhauer Group provides 10 tips to help you get ahead of the competition and make sure your home sells quickly.

1. The first tip is to focus on the landscaping and yard. With the lack of green grass and leaves, it's important to make sure the yard is clean and well-maintained.

2. The second tip is to improve the lighting. With shorter daylight hours, showings may occur during dusk or after dark, so making the home feel as bright as possible is crucial.

3. The third tip is to clean the windows. This helps maximize natural light and views in the home.

4. The fourth tip is to clean the home thoroughly. Cleaning trim, door jams, and other hard-to-reach areas can give the buyer the best impression of the home.

5. The fifth tip is to declutter and depersonalize. This will allow the buyer to see themselves in the home and make it easier to view.

6. The sixth tip is to make necessary repairs, such as fixing leaky faucets and broken windows, to make the home feel well-maintained.

7. The seventh tip is to reduce pet odors. Steam cleaning carpets and rugs, replacing air filters in HVAC systems, and using an ozone machine can help with this.

8. The eighth tip is to paint the home, if necessary, to ensure the condition of the paint is essential for getting top dollar.

9. The ninth tip is to price the home correctly. Research on comparable properties in the area to determine the correct price point for the property.

10. Finally, the tenth tip is to choose the right real estate agent. Find one that has the experience and marketing savvy to get your home exposed to 100% of the buyers in the market. In conclusion, with these tips, you can make your home warm, inviting, and appealing, and sell it quickly in the winter months.