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INDUSTRY INSIGHT REAL ESTATE SPONSORED CONTENT ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL EXPERT REAL ESTATE AGENTS DAWN & DAN U’REN Planning for Success in Selling Your Home M ay your home selling be “Merry & Bright”! Selling your home during the winter months can be just as successful as the springtime; here are a few tips to help set your home up for success... Number of showings – You may have fewer showings during these months. Don’t worry though, because these buyers are out looking for a reason and are more apt to be very serious about buying a home! Daylight – As we all are aware, the daylight turns to darkness by the dinner hour this time of year; you can help to showcase the interior by leaving rooms well-lit. This allows visitors to tour your home with ease, versus searching for light switches. Set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature to give them a cozy experience while visiting your home – you want them to remember the warm feeling your home gave them and not the cold chill! Playing soft music in the background is also a nice tou ch! Weekends – Be prepared to keep your home show-ready for the weekends, as these are the days that typically fit better into the buyers’ schedule for prime daylight viewings. Holiday Decorations – Decorations can make your home feel warm and inviting; just be careful not to go overboard! Avoid using oversized adornments or have too many items that will clutter your space. You do not want your visitors to be distracted by your decorations or focused on the seemingly cramped spaces. Less is definitely more. Why not leave out a plate of holiday cookies with a note inviting your visitors to take one? Quality Photos – This time of year the trees are often bare of their leaves and the flower beds are empty. You can add a great spring or summer photo at the end of your online presence to showcase how pretty your home looks in the different seasons, or leave a few photos of your home with spring flowers in bloom on your counter or table top. Safety – Have exterior lights in working order, and sidewalks, steps and driveways clear of leaves, snow and ice so that your visitors can safely navigate around your home. As Hoddy Hanna says every year at this time, “What could be a more perfect gift for your family than a new home?” Contingent Dan and Dawn U’Ren Dan 412.600.7329 [email protected] Dawn 412.915.0424 [email protected] When it comes to buying or selling your home... experience does matter! Give us a call, let our combined 34 years of real estate experience work for you! 2309 Clearvue Road, Franklin Park Consistent Sales and Listing Leaders 2016 Top Producer North Hills Office National Sales Excellence (top 5% in nation) Champions Club AEF Gold Award North Allegheny | Winter 2017 | icmags.com 19