Sale - Instant cosy: Preparing your home for a Winter sale

Brrr! It’s cold outside! Make your home a welcoming respite from the cold, instantly comforting and connecting with potential new owners. Preparing your home for sale in Winter takes a little time and preparation – but the small details count when it comes to winning the hearts of the buying public.

Freshen up

Light, bright spaces appeal against the contrast of cool, early nights. Give your home’s most-worn areas a fresh coat of paint to renew their beauty. Water stains, damp marks or cracks? Deal with these before bringing your home to market. Minimise any finicky complaints by paying attention to details inside the home.

Get moody

Let judicious lighting set the cosy, welcoming mood in your home during open for inspections – and pair that with music that matches the period of your home, and perhaps even a fragranced candle or pot of coffee? Buyers will never want to leave!

Declutter and harmonise

A space that is furnished elegantly without feeling ‘stuffed’ leaves space for purchasers to imagine their new, harmonious life in your desirable home. Take the opportunity to donate or eBay items which are cluttering your space – or pop them in storage to ensure your home looks as picture-perfect as possible.

Treat the tenants

Selling an investment with tenants in-situ? Reward them for their good maintenance and pleasant presentation of your home during the sale period with a reduction in rental. Fair’s fair, and goodwill should be repaid in kind.