Selling your home in winter might seem like more of a challenge than selling during the warm and welcoming summer months. However, with the help of the Keith Ashton estate agents Brentwood branch you’ll be sure to find some top tips that will help make the selling process a little easier.

Create a warm and homely feel

You’ll want to ensure that even if it is freezing cold, pouring with rain, or snowing outside, the inside of your home appears wonderfully warm and homely. You should try to ensure that potential buyers walking into your property for the first time see it in the best possible light, regardless of the weather conditions. To ensure that your property gives a warm and welcoming vibe, you could try the following:

Keep it warm and toasty inside – we all know that heating our homes this year is going to be a struggle for most people. However, if you are expecting a viewing then it is a good idea to switch the heating on about 20 minutes before your potential buyers arrive. You don’t need to keep this on for long, but your home should be warm enough to create a noticeable difference in temperatures when stepping inside from the cold winter weather. This will help buyers to create a positive mindset, rather than a negative one.

Warm lighting – Try lighting warm-toned candles and lamps to brighten up cold or dull corners of the house.

Textures and furnishings – soft and cosy blankets and accessories will help to offer a warm and inviting interior.

Find an excellent estate agent

Finding an estate agent that knows your local property market and the local areas like the back of their hand is helpful at all times of the year. A good estate agent will be able to shoot sales images and marketing material that will make your house ‘shine’ even on dull and rainy days.

Keep paths and entrance halls clean and clear

Bad weather can bring with it a lot of debris and unwanted mess. In the event of snow, rain, or stormy weather you should think about keeping the pathways and entrances to your property clean and clear at all times. Leaves can become wet and slippery, creating a dangerous walkway. Giving the area a good sweep during bad weather or shovelling snow from your paths could make a real difference.

Keep on top of seasonal maintenance

There are plenty of small maintenance jobs that can be completed in winter to give a good first impression. Cleaning your windows will remove dirt and build-up from bad weather, allowing the soft winter light to shine through. Tidying your garden, raking the leaves, and clearing any guttering will also ensure that your property looks its absolute best, even in the depths of winter.