Just because it is winter and it is possible cold and snowy you cannot slack off on the curb appeal. Due to the season and time of the year, winter brings a set of interesting challenges compare to the rest of the year.

Very important, a buyer needs to be able to make it to your front door without any accidents. When you put your home on the market you need to treat it like you are inviting clients into your business and you want them to make it safely to your door and past your front door. Slips, trips and falls can be easily prevented by clearing off ice, snow, leaves and other possible debris that have accumulated on the drive or walkway.

You might also should consider extra lighting or change the timer on your current lighting during the shorter daylight hours of the year to keep the drive or walkway, key features and the front door clearly lit for any potential visiting buyer.

During the holiday seasons some of us tend to decorate the house with giant inflatables. You need to keep in mind your goal is to sell your home and attract buyers and a giant inflatable or an elaborate seasonal lighting display will not give the buyer a clear view of your house you would like to sell.

Consider more simple wintery decorations like a wreath at the front door, maybe some artificial light pines flanking each side of the door.