Generally speaking, less homes are listed for sale in winter—so contrary to popular belief—it’s
actually a great time to sell your Queensland home! This is because when selling your home in
winter you will be up against far less competition in comparison to the abundance of spring
home listings. List your home in winter with Own My Home and plan for success as buyers have
less homes to choose from so you’re likely to receive an offer fast and over the market asking
price.
Tip #1 Make important minor repairs.
Due to the recent torrential rain particularly in South East Queensland, it’s vital to fix leaks in
your home prior to listing it for sale this winter. Be sure to replace or repair leaking or rusted
gutters. If there are water stains on any internal ceilings be sure to address this in order to not
make potential buyers suspicious. Clean water damaged ceilings or repaint water stained areas
(after addressing the issue)—as no one wants to buy a home that may leak next time we
experience a weather event.
Tip #2 Brighten your space!
The winter months are notorious for having more gloomy days—which means making your
internal spaces feel lighter and brighter can help give your Queensland property that competitive
edge. A great way to do this is by incorporating high wattage light globes in your light
fixtures—as often you can’t rely on sunlight during those overcast winter days to penetrate your
home adequately. Add bedside lamps and additional decorative lighting in the living spaces to
elevate the visual appeal of your home. Be sure to turn on all the lights prior to hosting open
homes—and of course prior to taking photos for your property listing. The Own My Home
professional photographers know all the tips and tricks when it comes to fantastic property
photography—that will give you the best chance of selling your Queensland home this winter.
Tip #3 Turn up the heat.
If you’re hosting an open home on a cold winter’s day, be sure to turn on the heat and get your
home to an appealing temperature and maintain this throughout the open home. If your home
has a fireplace this is a great time to get it going. An oil heater or fan heater paired with cosy
throws, cushions and bedding can also help in creating that inviting feel that allures buyers to
place an offer on your home. There’s nothing ideal about entering a cold and sterile feeling
home in winter—having this kind of environment will deter buyers. It’s important to note that you
don’t want the house to be excessively hot either! So be sure to strike that perfect balance prior
to opening your home to potential buyers.
Tip #4 Breathe life into your garden.
If your garden is looking bare or lifeless, add some winter flowers in pots around the entrance of
your home or incorporate green or warm toned foliage into your garden beds. Ensure your lawn
is well manicured and add mulch to areas that need a quick freshen up. Rake your leaves,
prune overgrown bushes and remove any dead flowers from existing plants to keep the exterior
of your home looking well maintained. Replace the cushions on your outdoor setting chairs if
they’re faded or ripped. Maybe you’d like to introduce a new hammock or fresh seating option to
elevate your outdoor area. A fire pit is also an inexpensive way to improve the practical and
visual appeal of your outdoor area during a winter open home.
Tip #5 take measures to protect the interior of your home.
Winter months can be cold, rainy and dewy—which means there’s more dirt and mud about that
could be walked into your home by potential buyers. More often than not, you will host more than one
open home so it’s important to implement appropriate measures to protect the interior of your
home from mess and damage. Have a welcome mat for people to wipe their feet on at the front
and back doors and have a coat/umbrella rack easily accessible for potential buyers to leave
their items upon entry into your home. Walking dirt into your carpets or allowing water to drip
through your home can devalue your home and make it less appealing when you’re trying to
sell.
For the most cost effective way to sell your Queensland home or apartment—choose Own My
Home. With Own My Home you won’t have to pay any real estate agent commissions or hidden
fees. Selling your Queensland home can be a very expensive task—but it doesn’t have to be.
The traditional way of selling through a local real estate agent is unnecessarily costly. Own My
Home is the future of selling. Walk away with more money in your pocket when you sell through
Own My Home. On average Own My Home clients save in excess of $25k. Enquire today with
one of our friendly staff members.
