Luxury Real Estate

Courtesy of Cowan and Zellers Real Estate, Concord NH

Despite the record breaking snowfall last month, it seems the home buyers were still willing to brave the frosty weather to find their dream homes!

Reports for the New Hampshire real estate industry show that home sales in January were up 2.1% over 2010. Considering how many snow days we had here at the Cowan and Zellers office (and how many days schools were closed in the area!) that’s a very positive start to 2011.

If you’re still in the midst of selling your home this month, here are some quick tips to help make the most of your open houses and buyer visits in the winter months:

Break Out the Snow Blower – While it may seem that you’re chained to your snow shovel this winter, a snow-free driveway and path to your front door is important for both curb appeal and safety for your visitors. If you can’t face one more shoveling expedition, consider hiring a neighbor or landscape company to do a clean sweep for you. Most home buyers will want to check out your backyard, so consider doing a quick cleanup of the snow on backyard patios and decks as well.

Tidy Up the Entry Way – Your entry way is the first impression home buyers will have of your house, and a front hall that’s messy may turn them off right from the start. Be sure to keep floors clear of salt and melting snow or consider getting a nice entry carpet to hide the damage. Tidy up coats, mitts, hats, and boots and store them in the closet wherever possible; good storage is one of the first things that homeowners look for! During open houses, post a sign asking visitors to please remove their boots in the front entry.

Warm Up Your Home – In the winter months, house buyers have to be pretty determined to want to get out of their warm cars and trudge through the snow to an open house. Reward them for their efforts by creating a welcoming atmosphere. During open houses, consider turning up the thermostat a little, having a nice fire burning in every fireplace, and baking cookies or apple pies just before an open house to create the feeling that no matter how cold it is outside, their potential new home is cozy and comfortable.

By TD Smith of Telluride Real Estate Corp.

Video courtesy of Telluride Visitor's Center

By Brian Langhorst

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