This Winter Prepare Your Home for a Successful Spring Sale



If you are setting up to sell your home next spring, you should get a head start during the winter season to save time and stress? Your home could most likely be ready to be listed for the early spring. Here is some guidance of what sellers should be doing now to guarantee for an immediate sale next spring.

1. Your Home’s Condition
Does your home have a "move-in ready appeal" that will “amaze” experienced buyers? Look for the following issues:
  •  Chipped paint on moldings and trim
  •  Paint is mismatched
  •  Wallpaper is ripped and peeling
  •  Carpets are worn out
  •  Hardwood floors look dull 
  •  Paint has marks and looks dull
  •  Tiles and Grout is dirty
  •  Appliances are old and worn out
  •  Window treatments dated and heavy
  •   Landscaping needs work


I highly suggest that you consider looking at your house through the eyes of your buyers and determine what needs the most attention. Also, consider Millennials with families. They can immediately connect and envision themselves living in a home with minimal work to do when they move in.

2. First Impressions
Deal with exterior repairs and landscaping while you can. You can do this by having gutters clean, lawn raked, shrubs trimmed and driveways/walkways shoveled. It a great strategy to make your front porch more attractive by adding some curb appeal. Add some pleasant accents such as potted evergreens or a beautiful wreath on the door, and a colorful welcome mat.

3. Remove Distractions
Deal with clutter one room at a time and make a decision whether to keep or remove items based on when you used it. Remove personal items, collectibles and unnecessary furniture that distracts from the room’s key features. Then organize the leftover items with useful storage solutions such as baskets and containers for closets, drawers, and cabinets.

4. Painting
Simply add a fresh coat of neutral paint to dark walls will help to brighten the room. It will also showcase the other elements in the room.

5. Wow Factor
Staging a home is an investment. It will help to get your home sold quickly and for a good market value. Professional stagers can make the “wow” factor that might be needed after all of the repairs and upgrades are done.


Follow these guidelines and your next showing might possibly create a winning offer. If you are looking for a real estate professional, give Mike Bolger a call. Mike has home staging experience and a huge network to save you time and money.

Mike Bolger, Sales Rep
Chestnut Park Realty Southwestern Ontario Ltd.
The Shops at Waterloo Town Square
75 King Street South, Unit 50 
Waterloo, ON N2J 1P2
+1 (519) 616-2656 
http://www.mikebolger.ca/
Location: 75 King St S #50, Waterloo, ON N2J 1P2, Canada

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