The cold may bring snow and the sun may not stay out as long, but you don't have to suffer from winter blues when listing your home for sale in Charlotte, NC. There are many ways you can still make your home very attractive to buyers and get it sold without issue. Start with these five tips to help you improve winter curb appeal.


Light It Up
The sunset is earlier and many days may come with cloud cover during the winter. Without as much natural light, you may want to add light to different areas of your home inside and outside.
Tasteful holiday lights can add a touch of class and you can even make a lonely patio table look better with the right hanging lights. There are plenty of ways to add curb appeal with hanging lanterns and other outdoor lights during the winter.


Keep the Gutters Clean
It may not seem like cleaning the gutters will add to curb appeal, but it does. Gutters can fill up with leaves from the fall and cause issues. Not only will they look bad, but they may also cause issues if it rains or snows.


Keep Decorations Subtle
You're sure to attract attention with a group of inflatable holiday decorations, but it may not be the type of attention you want. Just because you listed your home on the Mint Hill real estate market during the winter doesn't mean you cannot decorate for the season.
Subtle decor items can actually help you draw the right type of attention. Use a simple wreath on the front door to add curb appeal, along with small white lights in the shrubbery or even a pile of firewood neatly stacked against a wall.

Keep your Lawn Cleaned
While Mint Hill does see some snow, it's not really enough to cover up the leaves and other distractions you may have left on your lawn. Make sure you keep your lawn clean and tidy when listing your home for sale in the winter.

Organize the Garage
During the winter, it can be easy to let your garage become cluttered. Instead of letting it get out of control, keep it organized. Sure, buyers probably won't notice your well-organized garage from the street, but the minute they step into your home, an unorganized garage may become an issue.


There are several ways to make sure you create the perfect curb appeal in the winter. Make sure you speak with your real estate agent before making any changes or decor decisions during the winter home buying and selling season. Your agent will be able to better direct you on what to do and what not to do when it comes to winter curb appeal.


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