{"id":5089,"date":"2020-11-01T20:56:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-01T20:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/?p=5089"},"modified":"2023-03-24T14:28:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T14:28:04","slug":"right-time-to-buy-or-sell-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/right-time-to-buy-or-sell-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Anytime Is The Right Time To Buy and Sell Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThinking about selling your home? Don\u2019t let the change of seasons deter you, as anytime can be the right time to sell your home. And with sales offices open throughout the winter months, it\u2019s an ideal time for buying your home as well.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/strong><\/span>
\nListing in the winter<\/a> season may possibly open up your market. As families do not want to disrupt their children\u2019s schooling, some may start looking<\/a> for a home in the winter, with a closing date in the spring \/ summer. It\u2019s also a great time for first-time buyers to look for their first home, or retirees without young children to consider, as it is may be a slower time at work and they are able to spend time focusing on this exciting purchase.<\/p>\n

Exterior<\/strong><\/span>
\nFirst impressions<\/a> are important. Enhancing the exterior<\/a> of your home makes a wonderful first impression from the moment your prospects arrive. Consider setting up holiday decorations as Christmas lighting can serve as a warm welcome to potential buyers.<\/p>\n

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Outdoor lighting makes for a great first impression<\/p><\/div>\n

Now that the potential for snow is higher, make sure your driveway and pathways to your home are completely clear of snow and salted. Try not to pile snow drifts in such a way that will block the windows to your home or obstruct the view from the street. Also, try and clear your driveway as much as possible, built up snow can make it look smaller than it actually is.<\/p>\n

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When selling your home in winter, it’s important to keep all pathways shovelled and salted<\/p><\/div>\n

Decor and Staging<\/strong><\/span>
\nCreate<\/a> a cozy scene inside with holiday d\u00e9cor! Decorating to match the upcoming holidays allows potential buyers to envision themselves celebrating with their family in a new home.
\nBe careful to not make your space too cluttered with holiday d\u00e9cor, so your home still feels spacious. A holiday themed centerpiece, either bought<\/a>, or made<\/a> can really complete a room and enhance the buyer\u2019s vision for the space.<\/p>\n

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Holiday d\u00e9cor will help potential buyers envision what they will do with the space. Photo: HGTV<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Additionally, a little ambiance can go a long way in making potential buyers comfortable<\/a>. Bake some warm cookies or pick up Christmas-blend coffee to brew when prospects are touring your home. The smells will fill your kitchen, and their minds, with ideas for the area. In other rooms of the house, burn scented candles to create a similar effect. Consider purchasing large mats or a bench to keep at your entry way, so that individuals have lots of room to take of their shoes, and don\u2019t track the outdoor weather inside your home.<\/p>\n

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Scented candles will appeal to purchasers’ olfactory sense, giving them ideas of what they’d do with the space<\/p><\/div>\n

Show Your Home\u2019s Winter-Readiness<\/strong><\/span>
\nInsulation, roofing, air-tight windows, energy efficient furnace – features of your home that show it\u2019s designed to handle the cold winter months are crystal clear when buyers are shopping in the winter. Not to mention the warmth of a fireplace or perhaps an outdoor hot tub are much more appealing on a cold winter day.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the time of the year stop you from making your next home decision. Try these tips to get your home ready for sale and enjoy the holiday season!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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