If you’re planning to sell in the spring, or anytime in the upcoming year for that matter, now might be the best time to take advantage. Winter months are notoriously slow for builders and contractors. Not only will you find great deals on product as suppliers try to stay in the black, but the labor is often a little cheaper…and certainly more likely to get you scheduled in more quickly…than any other time of the year.

The best buys for January are paint and flooring, but you could just as easily find deals on lighting, cabinetry, and countertops. With so many houses currently o the market, and so many more waiting in the wings, buyers can be a lot more choosy. As a result, they are looking for upgrades and homes they can live in without further investment. So to improve your chances of gaining positive feedback from the start, make sure your house can meet and even beat their expectations to garner an offer.

Shop around to see what’s out there, but don’t dawdle. The time to buy is NOW, before the big spring rush!

FRESH PAINT AND OF COURSE, SOME AWESOME STAGING MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE WITH THIS LISTING. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO ENLARGE!

STAGED BY LORI MATZKE AND HSE STUDENTS – PHOTOS PROPERTY OF HSE