Creative Tips: Showing Your Home in Colorado’s Winter

I have personally loved all of the obscure weather we’ve had in Denver this winter.  Frankly, who couldn’t enjoy 70-degree temperature changes, rain falling onto snow-packed roads, and scores of bursting pipes?  Well, anyone who is trying to sell a house – that’s who.  So if you’re one of these unlucky soles, here are a few creative tips to making your house more attractive:

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.  Alternatively when life gives you snow, make snowmen.  Snowmen always attract attention from passersby, especially if dressed in alternative attire.  I’m thinking of Frosty the Snowman’s Hawaiian cousin.  So, put Aloha Frosty next to the yard sign.  They will promote each other.  But when the temperatures rise, put him in the freezer.  No one wants to someone melt – unless it’s a wicked witch.

As a wiser man than me once said, “Don’t bunt.  Aim out of the ballpark.  Aim for the company of immortals.”  If you surround yourself with angel investors, you’re set!  If not, get your bases loaded.  During cold days, anyone seeing a house is likely to skip the yard and fly right to your front door as quickly as possible.  So, place most of your effort into staging your home.  People want to see themselves enjoying cold days inside your home.  If the atmosphere around them is cold and uninviting, so will be their hearts.  Warm them up with packets of Swiss Miss, mugs, and a Thermos of hot water next to the entryway.  For an extra touch, prepare a thank-note gratifying your potential buyer for their visit.  These simple touches will leave goodwill in their hearts and minds.  Maybe you’ll get a grand slam!

You can only make one first impression.  If you play your cards right, that’s all you’ll need.  So here is my most creative tip: clear your driveway and sidewalk.  If I wanted to go ice-skating, I would have brought my skates.  I’m getting back into my car if your house looks like the rink at Rockefeller Plaza.

Stay warm (or cool) out there!

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Author: Kyle J. Leigh