- Add splashes of green or purple - Place a small evergreen shrub in a planter or hang a wreath on the door to introduce some color. Plants in the cabbage family can add bright purple tones, a nice contrast to the gray skies of winters in the Northwest.
- Give it seasonal sparkle - Use twigs with red berries or glass balls covered with sparkles to give off a "happy holidays" feeling.
- Make the garden statuesque - Frost-resistant outdoor sculptures are a great way to bring an otherwise dormant garden to life during the winter.
- Light it bright - Get the maximum wattage bulbs for your exterior light fixtures and make sure to keep them clean. If you have showing scheduled in the evening, leave the interior lights on as well. Not only will this keep buyers from stumbling around in the dark, it makes the home seem warm and welcoming from the curb.
- Show off the lifesteyle - Take the cover off your barbecue or the hot tub right before a showing to help buyers picture themselves enjoying these amenities during the summer.
- Make the deck and extension of the house - If you have a covered patio, leave your outdoor furniture out during the winter. Even though you probably won't use it, presenting a nice outdoor living space is a great way to entice buyers.
- Create a photo display of summer days - Using a photo album or digital picture frame, leave some pictures of what your home looks like the rest of the year. Find pictures that show flowers in bloom to let buyers know what they have to look forward to come spring.
- Don't forget to clear a path - On the occasion that we get snow or ice, make sure to shovel a path so that buyers and their agent can get in and out of your house safely.
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