Thinking of selling during the winter months? In this market you can almost expect that your home is going to be a high foot traffic zone. You’ll likely have back to back showings over the course of a few days. Here are some tips to make this process easier on you (and potential buyers) when you list your home in the winter.

1. Clear the snow

Clear the snow from the sidewalk, driveway, walkways, front steps, and porch. Potential buyers want to view your entire property so don't neglect clearing snow the snow from the walkway leading into your backyard and your deck and/or patio. Don't forget to use salt! You want potential buyers to have a safe and enjoyable experience when they view your property.

2. Use floor mats

Place a welcome mat on your doorstep to collect some of the snow and salt from people’s shoes before they enter your home. Place a large mat inside your doorway to protect your floors from snow covered boots. Remember that between the agent and their clients you have 2-3 people coming into your home at the same time. Everyone wants to quickly escape the cold so a large mat will give everyone enough space to enter your home and take off their boots at the same time.

3. Keep your home at a comfortable temperature
Typically 20 degrees Celsius is a comfortable temperature. You want your home to feel warm and welcoming instead of frigid. A cold home may have some people wondering if there is an issue with the heating system.  Keep in mind you also don’t want it to be too hot!

It's a combination of little touches that add up to make your property stand out.