Cold

December frigid temperatures~icy laced trees topped with plops of thick snow~bright night sky reflecting the silver tones! All of these winter feelings make you smile.... but then shiver! What looks inviting can be misleading as you walk through the cold. The same is true in a home! Often times a listing looks wonderful, but the interior temperature sends the interested client rushing through a house due to the low temperature. The decision to keep the thermostat low in order to save money can play against the homeowner. A warm house is an inviting house! We suggest when showing your listing, make sure the home's interior is cozy enough, setting the thermostat at a minimum of 58-60 degrees. The extra money you spend, could be money back in your pocket in the long run!

Waiting

It seems, doesn't it, there is much waiting? We wait in lines, we wait in traffic, we wait for phone calls. When we think of the housing market, it seems home owners are waiting also; for the right buyer, for a better offer, the Holiday season to be over before listing. Most are just waiting for the market to change.
Yet in the meantime, there are a few things you could be doing. If you are thinking of listing your home in the New Year, take advantage of this time to get focused. It is also a great time to do some research to achieve an updated look for your lighting. As stagers we often suggest looking up! What impression is your entry light or dining light projecting? For a reasonable price and a little on-line shopping, the simple change can be significant. Does your bathroom have those Hollywood "Diva" lights? Or is your dining light flashing back to the 80's? Then it is time for a change! For a small amount of money, your investment will make a positive impact!