, cabinets and storage areas. Add a welcoming "touch of spring" to the coffee table with a vibrant blooming plant such as Amaryllis or Paper Whites.

Let There Be Light: Change out light bulbs to the new "daylight" bulbs for brilliant natural looking light. Turn on all lights, inside and out, for every showings. If you have a fireplace - use it! Open all dr

Home staging is an important component to a successful sale at any time of the year. Selling a home in winter requires some extra special considerations.

Here are a few home staging tips sure to "heat up" a quick sale in winter:

Safety First: Be vigilant about cleaning snow and ice from driveways, walkways, patios and decks. Add hand rails and "salt" all steps and walkways. Check doorways, overhangs and gutters for dangerous icicles. Use timers to automatically turn exterior lights on and off from dusk to dawn.

Curb Appeal: Accent snow covered trees and grounds with white holiday lights or spot lights. Add a berry wreath in reds and yellows to the front door. Single electric "welcome" lights in front windows create an inviting glow.

Entry: Have a spare welcome mat and entry rug free of tracked in salt and dirt always ready for showings. A boot caddy and chair are a nice addition for taking off wet boots. Keep the thermostat at a comfortable temperature.

Odors: Cold weather outside means stale indoor air. Open windows regularly to circulate fresh air. Thoroughly clean and eliminate mildew, smoke and pet odors. Light an apple pie, pumpkin spice or vanilla cookie scented candle for a home-baked aroma during showings.

Clear the Clutter: Keep holiday decorations and accessories to a minimum. Take down family photos and collections. Eliminate excess furniture and pre-pack for your move. Clean out closets, cabinets and storage areas. Add a welcoming "touch of spring" to the coffee table with a vibrant blooming plant such as Amaryllis or Paper Whites.

Let There Be Light: Change out light bulbs to the new "daylight" bulbs for brilliant natural looking light. Turn on all lights, inside and out, for every showings. If you have a fireplace - use it! Open all dra

all steps and walkways. Check doorways, overhangs and gutters for dangerous icicles. Use timers to automatically turn exterior lights on and off from dusk to dawn.

Curb Appeal: Accent snow covered trees and grounds with white holiday lights or spot lights. Add a berry wreath in reds and yellows to the front door. Single electric "welcome" lights in front windows create an inviting glow.

Entry: Have a spare welcome mat and entry rug free of tracked in salt and dirt always ready for showings. A boot caddy and chair are a nice addition for taking off wet boots. Keep the thermostat at a comfortable temperature.

Odors: Cold weather outside means stale indoor air. Open windows regularly to circulate fresh air. Thoroughly clean and eliminate mildew, smoke and pet odors. Light an apple pie, pumpkin spice or vanilla cookie scented candle for a home-baked aroma during showings.

Clear the Clutter: Keep holiday decorations and accessories to a minimum. Take down family photos and collections. Eliminate excess furniture and pre-pack for your move. Clean out closets, cabinets and storage areas. Add a welcoming "touch of spring" to the coffee table with a vibrant blooming plant such as Amaryllis or Paper Whites.

Let There Be Light: Change out light bulbs to the new "daylight" bulbs for brilliant natural looking light. Turn on all lights, inside and out, for every showings. If you have a fireplace - use it! Open all dr

indows create an inviting glow.

Entry: Have a spare welcome mat and entry rug free of tracked in salt and dirt always ready for showings. A boot caddy and chair are a nice addition for taking off wet boots. Keep the thermostat at a comfortable temperature.

Odors: Cold weather outside means stale indoor air. Open windows regularly to circulate fresh air. Thoroughly clean and eliminate mildew, smoke and pet odors. Light an apple pie, pumpkin spice or vanilla cookie scented candle for a home-baked aroma during showings.

Clear the Clutter: Keep holiday decorations and accessories to a minimum. Take down family photos and collections. Eliminate excess furniture and pre-pack for your move. Clean out closets, cabinets and storage areas. Add a welcoming "touch of spring" to the coffee table with a vibrant blooming plant such as Amaryllis or Paper Whites.

Let There Be Light: Change out light bulbs to the new "daylight" bulbs for brilliant natural looking light. Turn on all lights, inside and out, for every showings. If you have a fireplace - use it! Open all dr

ir. Thoroughly clean and eliminate mildew, smoke and pet odors. Light an apple pie, pumpkin spice or vanilla cookie scented candle for a home-baked aroma during showings.

Clear the Clutter: Keep holiday decorations and accessories to a minimum. Take down family photos and collections. Eliminate excess furniture and pre-pack for your move. Clean out closets, cabinets and storage areas. Add a welcoming "touch of spring" to the coffee table with a vibrant blooming plant such as Amaryllis or Paper Whites.

Let There Be Light: Change out light bulbs to the new "daylight" bulbs for brilliant natural looking light. Turn on all lights, inside and out, for every showings. If you have a fireplace - use it! Open all dr

, cabinets and storage areas. Add a welcoming "touch of spring" to the coffee table with a vibrant blooming plant such as Amaryllis or Paper Whites.

Let There Be Light: Change out light bulbs to the new "daylight" bulbs for brilliant natural looking light. Turn on all lights, inside and out, for every showings. If you have a fireplace - use it! Open all draperies and make sure the windows sparkle.

Make winter home buyers happy to come in from the cold. Hopefully, they'll want to stay!