Dear Sellers:

Please make sure to do absolutely everything that you can to create a safe environment for all showings at your property in the winter time. Especially if you have already moved and the home is vacant.

As much as we , as realtors, love carrying things like shovels and sand in our cars, ideally all of these things would already be addressed prior to our arrival at an appointment.

A few things to think about when showing in the winter time:

Is your property entry well lit at night? Any showings after 4:30 at night could potentially be in the dark
Do you have proper lighting in the basement? Are all of your light bulbs in working order? Are they easily turned on without the realtor breaking the pull chain or standing on a ladder? ( again anything that I might reference has likely already happened to me lol)
If you have entry steps, are they sanded or salted to avoid slips on the way in?
( For vacant properties only) Are you making sure to keep your thermostat at a minimum of 60 degrees on super cold and windy days? You certainly want to make sure that a potential buyer doesn’t show up to find frozen pipes at the property.
Do you have someone on hand or are you ready plow the driveway should a storm hit right before the showing? Making sure that people can easily pull into the driveway to access the home is important.

Why you ask do I even think about this topic ? Until you have sold and CLOSED on the sale of your property, it will continue to be on your home insurance policy.

This means that any slips, accidents, or unforeseen events are on your policy.

My hope is that with the above tips and advice, you can keep your home safe and secure right up until the day of your sale!

Happy Selling !

Tanya

“I don’t believe in luck, I believe in preparation.”

Bobby Knight