If you are thinking of selling your Tahoe Keys real estate this winter, you have come to the right blog! While some sellers think spring and summer are the best time to sell, winter has its own set of perks that you can take advantage of as a seller. However, if you are committed to selling during the cold weather months, be sure to avoid these mistakes!

Don’t get lazy with the snow removal! During the winter months, especially with the winter Lake Tahoe has already had, it is crucial to make sure your home for sale in Tahoe Keys is cleared for potential buyers. After all, a potential buyer isn’t going to be coming in through the garage like you likely will. So put that shovel to work, use the ice melt and make sure folks have easy access to your front door.

Don’t let the winter Blah’s get you down. Then again, living in South Lake Tahoe, most people don’t get the winter blahs like other areas. With 275 sunny days a year and constant outdoor recreation, people are still getting their activities and vitamin D in. However, even if you prefer summer over winter, don’t let the cold months get the best of you. While “priced to sell” might mean something different in the winter than the summer, there are great buyers that are looking for a good deal on Tahoe Keys real estate. Buyers are online looking for homes for sale in Tahoe Keys all year long. Don’t get discouraged!

Don’t forget to stay on top of the cleaning. Winter time brings in snow, rain and mud and thanks to the leafless tree’s outside, the sunlight coming into your home shows off everything. Dust, finger prints and all the grime you may have forgotten about. So be sure to clean your windows, dust those hard to reach places and try and keep snow and wet weather from coming inside.

Don’t forget to update the listing photos on your home for sale in Tahoe Keys. Tahoe Keys real estate is pretty glorious in the summer time, but if your photos aren’t updated accordingly, buyers could feel like there is something amiss. Representing the home accurately is a huge part of a successful listing. While the interior photos can stay the same, show potential buyers just how gorgeous a snow-covered yard looks against bright blue Tahoe Skies. People will feel like you are being honest AND like your listing is fresh and new.

Don’t turn down the heat! This is huge and something we have discussed in past blogs. Listen, we are all for trying to save some money on the heat bill BUT when you are selling your Tahoe Keys real estate, you want people to feel cozy when they enter the property. Not rush through and leave so they can get inside their warm car.

Don’t make it hard to access your Tahoe Keys real estate for sale. We know everyone is still unwinding from the holidays and you may still have stuff you need to put away, but making it hard for people to see your home can turn great buyers away.  Winter buyers are generally serious so if you must sell, make sure it is as easy as possible for them to get in.

For more information on selling your Tahoe Keys real estate in the winter, give me a call at 530-308-4331.