The winter is a difficult time to sell a home, with the weather creating a barren and uninviting atmosphere. Intermittent fog, cloud, snow and ice make the world outside seem depressing and harsh, while inside, the house feels cold and stuffy. In order to make your home appealing to buyers, you need to make it a cheerful place to be.
The yard definitely takes the hardest hit over the winter months, so to improve the look of your landscape, make sure to rake up all leaves and branches, and tidy up any tools that are strewn about the yard.
One of the best ways to improve the look of the yard is to plant winter blooming plants and shrubs. Bursts of color and greenery will go a long way in adding cheeriness and warmth to your landscape.
Hardy winter shrubs that are suitable for cooler zones include Winter Honeysuckle, the Yew, and Winter Jasmine. Japanese pieris is another beautiful shrub for your winter garden, and features white, red, or pink blossoms.
Hellebores are perennial plants that are able to bloom even in very cold temperatures. They blossom from February to April, and are available in a variety of gorgeous shades including red, yellow, pink, or white.
Indoors, it's very important to keep the air fresh and pleasant smelling. Using an air purifier or a humidifier will help to rid the space of musty, stagnant odors that can build up over the winter. Burn candles to not only clean the air, but to also add to the cozy ambience.
Add red or brown throw blankets to chairs and sofas to add a sense of warmth comfort to the area, and add an area rug to heat up chilly toes.
light fixtures in each room so your buyers can see every feature and detail of the house.
