At Home with Tammy Real Estate Magazine Winter 2018 | Page 25

Winter Selling Tips!
Turn up the heat. Make sure it is heated appropriately before
showings. It’s cold outside; buyers do not want to be cold inside
too. Set your thermostat to at least 68 degrees, even if it’s a
vacant property. Preferably, set your thermostat up a degree or
two higher than normal to prevent your HVAC system from loudly
kicking on while potential buyers are in your home. Limit Seasonal Decor. Don’t overdo the decorations; simple
Don’t forget about the outside just because it’s cold. Brighten it up! Keep the inside well-lit. With winter being a
Keep up with the leaves and snow during the winter months.
Sidewalks covered with leaves, snow, or ice make a home look
unkept and it can be a safety issue in some instances.
is the way to go. Have vaulted ceilings? Get a tall tree to
accentuate the height of your ceilings.
dark and dreary time outside, it’s important to play up both the
natural light and the inside light your home offers. Pull up the
blinds, open curtains, and turn on every light in the house.
Winter
Sugar Cookies
You’ll Need:
Cookies:
6 Tablespoons butter
6 Tablespoons powder sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 egg yoke
Christmas Cookie Cutters
Icing:
1 Cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon
1-2 tablespoon Milk
Red & Green Food coloring
To Make:
Cookies:
Cream all ingredients together with a mixer.
Sprinkle flour over table top surface.
Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
Dip Cookie Cutters in flour then cut dough.
Put on cookie sheet about 1 inch apar t.
Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
Let cool completely!
Decorate and make festive with icing!
Icing:
Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until spreadable.