Anyone selling their home this winter will not want to neglect to do extensive winter maintenance on their property. The weather and climate pose a very direct risk to your property. If an accident happens or something breaks on account of neglect, this is yet another cost you have to pay on top of everything already going in to the selling process.

Here are some maintenance tips for selling your home in the winter to remember for the rest of the season.

Monitor Your Curb Appeal

Snow and ice can hinder the appearance of a home and negatively impact your curb appeal.

As storms come and go, monitor how your home looks. Ensure you stay on top of shovelling and do what you can to eliminate unnecessary ice buildup. Any sidewalks, laneways, driveways, stairs, or porches should be fully cleared. For ice, put down salt or sand.

Ensure there are also shovelled paths to outdoor assets, such as your HVAC unit or storage shed.

Make Sure The Exterior Is Well Lit

To help guests walk around snow and ice, make sure the home is well-lit during evening hours.

Clear off any snow and consider installing lighting if your exterior normally isn’t that well-lit. This is something you may be able to loop into the service of staging your home.

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Deep Clean Your Home

This is a great habit to get into at any time of year before you sell your home. Do a deep clean of everything, including the air vents, behind appliances, and baseboards.

You may want to hire a professional cleaner for these tasks or refer to your Etobicoke real estate agent for a recommendation on how to do this. A deep clean should be done before listing photos are taken and/or prior to any open house.

Keep The Interior Of The Home Tidy

Winter makes a mess of everything and anywhere. Be sure to follow up before open houses or showings by putting away all coats, mittens, and boots. Take the time to mop up any traces of sand or salt. Waterproof boot trays can be used during showings to prevent open house guests from tracking in more winter mess.

Think About Staging Your Home In Winter

While you don’t have to stage your home, staging during winter can be especially helpful as it enhances the cozier aspects of the home.

Laying down a gas or electric stove, putting out some throw blankets, lighting a candle with a seasonal scent, and the like could really help craft the right look and feel for a potential buyer and sway them positively towards making an offer.

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More Tips For Selling Your Toronto Home In Winter

  • Clean your gutters to ensure the roof is draining correctly and that it is not blocked up by autumn leaves.
  • Inspect your roof preferably at the beginning of winter to confirm it can withstand the snow to come.
  • Shut off outside water lines and faucets to prevent damaging any pipes. To go the extra mile, weatherproof exterior pipes.
  • Seal up air leaks if you have any drafts coming from around your doors and windows. To insulate these areas does not have to be overly expensive but may be a cost you wish to pass on to the next homeowner if you don’t have the funds to do the renovation today.

Are you considering selling your home in South Etobicoke in winter? Contact the experts at Adrian + Andrea. We can help make your house feel cozy, welcoming, and winterized top to bottom, ensuring it’s presented as a property ready to sell fast.

Ready to begin your selling journey? We’re ready to help! Call us at (416) 319-6893 or email us at info@adrianandrea.com.