Selling Homes in the Winter

Selling a home in the dead of winter can be challenging, so says Dana Dratch, for Bankrate.com in this article 13 Tips for Selling Your Home In Winter  http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=13108472 . With tips as simple as turning the thermostat up a couple of degrees, to present the house as a warm welcoming space, and using booties, which suggests the homeowners are meticulous, here you'll find a wealth of information. 

People who are shopping right now are serious buyers. Help your sellers to understand winter buyers NEED a home, ask them to make their homes a refuge from the chill of winter. Homes seem smaller with all of the plants and pets indoors. Your sellers should be made aware of how their home presents to a potential buyer. And it's up to you, the professional REALTOR to bring it to their attention.