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Open House Mistakes to Watch in the Winter

Open House Mistakes to Watch in the Winter

 

Open House Mistakes to Watch in the Winter

Open House Mistakes to Watch in the Winter

 

If you live in a colder weather climate, holding open houses in the winter can pose plenty of challenges. Make sure your open house is warm and inviting, regardless of the colder temps or snow outside. Here are a few common mistakes at winter open houses to watch out for:

1. Not clearing a path. “To bring people to your door, you have to literally clear a path to your door,” Joe Moshé, a broker and the owner of Charles Rutenberg Realty in Plainview, N.Y., told realtor.com®. Don’t just shovel a path but also lay down rock salt to keep any melted snow from refreezing and creating an icy sidewalk. Also, watch for snow buildup along the street that may be making the home less visible.

2. Not having a spot for all the winter gear. As potential buyers enter the home, they may be coming in with coats, scarves, gloves, and muddy boots. Create a landing zone upon entrance to try to keep them from trekking the mess into the home. Have coat racks, an umbrella stand, and a placard that requests all guests to remove their footwear.

3. Don’t overheat. Some homeowners may go to the extreme to try to warm up buyers and end up creating a sauna inside the home. Remember, visitors likely already will be wearing coats and hats, so don’t steam them out. “If they find the temperature inside the house to be uncomfortable, that may sink any chance of making a sale,” Moshé says.

4. Not listening to the weather forecast. Keep an eye on the weather and be open to rescheduling. Having a blizzard on its way is not the best time to host an open house. “A little flexibility can mean the difference between a low turnout and a house full of happy potential buyers,” realtor.com® notes.

 

Source: “Don’t Get Snowed Under by These 7 Winter Open House Blunders,” realtor.com® (Dec. 19, 2016)

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