It may not be your first impulse to list your home in winter, but life events can sometimes dictate timing on when moves must happen. Knowing how to best show off your home to its full advantage can pay even bigger dividends in the winter, when daylight hours run short, temperatures drop, and the usual rules may not apply

Keep up the curb appeal

Curb appeal has a different meaning in winter weather, but the same basic principles apply: tidying the exterior and clearing driveways and walkways are essential. Carpet should be recently cleaned and in good repair -- and now's the time to embark on a mission to make your home clutter-free by removing photographs and knickknacks.

Emphasize light

For your home to look its best during a winter viewing, it should feel both welcoming and warm. Highlight winterized features On the flip side, emphasizing features that make your property a smart winter buy can also help seal the deal after your home passes the charm test. Winter buyers want to be confident that their new property will be well winterized for the immediate months ahead.

Show all seasons

Take advantage of the opportunity to display your home's charm by providing a photo portfolio with your listing -- or even laying out a photo album of your home -- and be sure to include pictures from all seasons.

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