29th June 2022 / Sarah Lowry: 5 Top Tips to Help You Sell in Winter

There is no perfect time of the year to sell a property, so forget what you've been told about the need to have flowers blooming and bees buzzing to get the best price.

Many people believe that Spring is the most popular season for open for inspections, but that doesn't make it the best time to sell. Spring is also when an avalanche of new properties enter into the market, strengthening supply so much that it can potentially dampen prices.

Time Your Sale for Results

In contrast, Winter sales can deliver great results because with fewer properties on the market, choice is restricted, and that limits a buyer's ability to negotiate down the price. It is worth talking to your agent about the benefits of selling in a colder market.

Create a Warm Welcome

For any Winter sale, attention to detail is important. Nothing turns off a potential buyer more than a home that feels cold. It tells them there is insufficient heating and insulation, both of which can cost thousands of dollars to rectify.

Focus on making your home warm and cosy. For each inspection, turn up the heating. If you have a fireplace, light a warm, inviting fire. Do this in good time so that when potential buyers walk through, the fire is settled and glowing, rather than smoky and dirty.

Cozy, Rich Fabrics

Add furnishings to enhance the appeal of your property. A throw rug of warm colours can do wonders to a room. Fashionable colours this season feature rich greens with warm, plush fabrics such as velvet – perfect for throw-cushions!

Authentic, cultural wall-hangings and rugs add texture and atmosphere to any room and are at the cutting edge of house fashion right now.

Let There Be Light!

Make sure all the lights are turned on for every inspection, especially if it's a grey day. Making the most of natural light is essential too, so consider rearranging furniture to ensure the light through the windows has the maximum impact and have windows cleaned.

Outside, plant your garden for wintertime. Emphasise borders with beautiful grasses and give the area a point of focus. Installing even basic lighting will accentuate features, especially if you host evening inspections.

Consider Evening Inspections

It may seem counter-intuitive but talk to your agent about conducting evening inspections. If your property is bright and warm, they will show off the warmth and glow of your home, making it the perfect refuge from the cold and wet outside that creates a great first impression with potential buyers.

Ultimately, the best time to sell is when you're ready but if you're ready now, there are lots of reasons why a sale in Winter is a great idea.