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Selling a house during winter in Denver -whether you’re selling in Arvada or Denver, the winter months can prove difficult for listing and showing your house regardless of location. And while everyone enjoys a good snow day, trying to attract buyers in dangerous conditions can melt your home’s chances of a sale. Here are some valuable ideas and tips to get your house sold by the end of the year.
Snow may be a hassle when you’re defrosting your car or taking out the dog at 6 a.m., but buyers often become snow worshipers when they see the words “just minutes from the slopes.” Adding that a home is within walking distance to the grocery store or pharmacy can be a selling point if your area experiences heavy snow. Play up your home’s cold-weather allure by including information about how buyers will be able to take advantage of the snow.
There’s four seasons, selling a house during winter is just another. The best thing about Colorado is we have all four seasons in perfect harmony. If you haven’t try and bring all four seasons into the pictures of your listing or to your buyer. Get them to realize that winter is temporary like every other season. In a world where everything is about, “living in the moment”, of course it’s hard to forget the obvious.
Even if your home has been on the market since Summer, you’ll need to tailor the listing description for wintertime. Play up the amenities that are desirable during the winter: an attached garage, a new water heater or HVAC components, and a hot tub for example. Mentioning that your home has a fitness center can also encourage buyers during winter months, when they’re less likely to be able to exercise outside. Throw in a treadmill as part of the sale and watch the high offers come in. Comfortable living is highly desirable when selling a house during winter.
Don’t ignore market trends during the winter months. Work with your real estate agent to ensure that you’re not overpricing. Wintertime usually means fewer buyers are in the market. Only the homes that are reasonable in price won’t go listed into the new year. which can ultimately increase the price you get for your home in a bidding war anyway.
On the other hand, an overpriced home can sit for months and months on the market, which is not something you want when spring rolls around and your competition spikes. Think of the expression, “You only can make a first impression once” when selling a house during winter.
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