Winter is here, and if you are planning to list your home in the coming months you may be wondering how to best showcase your home’s exterior to potential buyers. Luckily, with a little bit of effort and some small investments, you won’t have to sacrifice curb appeal. Below, we’ve put together a few simple suggestions on how to ensure prospective buyer’s still see your home’s full potential, no matter the season.
Clear the Snow
This may feel like a given, but it’s extremely important during winter showings to make sure your sidewalks, patios, and porches are as snow free as possible. This not only ensures everybody’s safety, it can also guarantee that prospective buyers are able to get a full picture of both your front and back yards. A blanket of snow can cover up features you’d want them to see such as the size of your outdoor living spaces, pavers, and other special features. If you’re not able to do this yourself, a local landscaping company should be able to help.
If the snow is covering your flower beds, consider removing snow from those areas as well and laying down fresh mulch. You may not be able to show off your green thumb, but you can help buyers see the potential of your entire outdoor space.
Serve up Splashes of Color
You don’t need bright and beautiful summer flowers to impress potential buyers; there are other ways to add color to your yard. Adding bright pots and planters with winter friendly greenery (check out what types of outdoor plants can survive the winter months here) is a great first step. Bird feeders, simple but chic garden ornaments, and cozy wreaths are also small touches that can make a big impact on curb appeal.
As a final idea, consider painting your front door a bright, inviting color that helps your home stand out from the crowd no matter the season.
Add Lighting
Winter days can be short. The best way to combat your home from looking winter weary is to add lighting to your yard and home. This will help prospective buyers feel welcome, safe, and give them the ability to see your home’s exterior in it’s best light (pun intended!).
In addition to lights near each doorway, consider putting lights along the front walkway and in the rear and sides of the home. Put brand new bulbs in your existing outdoor light fixtures, and check to make sure any motion-sensor lighting you may have installed is working properly.
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