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Welcome to our blog page, where you can stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in real estate. We are dedicated to providing valuable insights and information on the local market here in Naperville, IL and tips and strategies for buying and selling property throughout the Chicagoland area. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, you’ll find valuable content on our blog.
Winter Staging
Are you thinking about selling your home this Winter? Selling during the colder months can be an excellent opportunity to stand out!
Hi, I'm Kurt Clements with eXp Realty in the far west suburbs of Chicago.
Believe it or not, selling in the Winter can be done effectively with the right strategy and tips.
Curb Appeal
First, let's start with curb appeal. Winter can make landscaping challenging, but there are still ways to boost curb appeal. Ensure walkways and driveways are clear of snow, ice, and debris. Adding a wreath to the front door or an outdoor winter plant can make a great first impression.
Lighting
Next, let's talk about lighting. Shorter days mean less natural light, so brighten things up inside! Consider adding extra lamps, upgrading light bulbs to a warmer, higher wattage, and fully opening blinds and curtains. Bright lighting creates a cozy, welcoming feel and makes rooms appear larger.
Warmth
Also, warm up the space, making your home feel cozy and inviting. Set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature, light the fireplace if you have one, and consider adding plush throws, area rugs, and soft pillows. Buyers are more likely to connect with a home that feels warm and comfortable, especially in colder months.
Winter Maintenance
You also want to showcase any winter maintenance you've done to your property. Buyers will appreciate seeing that the home has been well-cared for in Winter. Highlight features like double-paned windows, proper insulation, or a recently serviced heating system. These details reassure buyers that the home is winter-ready and energy-efficient.
Don't go overboard on scented candles; a light, seasonal scent, like cinnamon or pine, can add to the ambiance. Same with the decor, keep it simple and remember less is more.
Cozy Spaces
Finally, you may want to emphasize cozy spaces. If you have a reading nook, a breakfast area, or a comfy corner by the fireplace, highlight these spaces. Buyers in the winter months are drawn to warmth and comfort, so showing off spaces where they can imagine themselves cozying up is a great way to make your home more appealing.
Your Next Move
So, if you're curious about staging your home for sale in the Winter, reach out!
Thanks again for watching, and as always, we're here to help, and we'll talk with you soon.
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"This is the second time I’ve used Kurt to buy a home. This time we were selling and buying. The process was stressful at times, but Kurt did a great job communicating and helping me through the process. He responded quickly whenever I had questions or concerns and was very reliable. I will recommend Kurt to others!"
- Nicole Bozek
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“I can’t recommend Kurt enough. I worked with Kurt to sell my parent’s home in Aurora. He was invaluable to the entire experience. He not only helped us price the property but also
assisted us in marketing it well
and answered our questions through closing. It’s also worth mentioning that all of this occurred right as COVID was shutting things down. Kurt understands the market, so we knew how to position our home even in a particularly tough time. He gave us great advice and helped us with all of the little details that came up along the way – the things we don’t typically see and know how they’re handled, Kurt was well versed in and able to provide easy guidance. Bottom line: we recommend him wholeheartedly and would use him again.”
- Kelly Sherwood
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“Kurt is top-notch, knowledgeable, personable, and a pleasure to work with during the often stressful time of selling and purchasing a home. Kurt handled the sale of our home and purchase of a wonderful townhouse as we downsized. He was highly responsive to our needs, questions, and anxieties, easing the process, which was complicated by the pandemic and quarantine. We sold, purchased, and closed within six weeks even as the economy was shutting down through his careful and caring work with us–and through the professionalism of everyone with whom he set us up–lawyers, mortgage lenders, photographers, client care staff, etc.
Kurt’s integrity, knowledge, and skill draw people of similar care and integrity around him, making the process of selling and purchasing smooth sailing from start to close. He and his colleagues are wonderful,
providing the best experience we have had selling and buying
in numerous moves.”
- Dixie Miller
"Selling our home was such a smooth process, and might I add FAST!!!"
“It was such a pleasure working with Kurt and his team on selling our home!! They understood the assignment! Selling our home was such a smooth process, and might I add FAST!!! We went into this having high expectations of how this entire process would turn out, and let me say we came out with all of our expectations met at 100%. Thank you so much, Kurt, for everything!!! Looking forward to working with you and the team again someday soon.”
- Gaja Faniel