Don't over decorate for the holidays!
Tis the season to decorate and make our houses really feel like a home.But over-decorating while your home is on the market can keep it from selling.Buyers looking at houses during the holiday season are serious, and are ready to buy. You want to showcase your house as best you can to appeal to these prime buyers!
Here’s some suggestions for those of you trying to sell your home during the holidays. An nice balance between living your life as you want, and presenting your home to entice buyers is what you're looking for.
Don't forgo the decorations. The buyer wants to think they'll have happy holidays in their new home, and if you haven't decorated they may project that they'll have a sad holiday while in this house! Just remember... everything in moderation...
1. Don’t over decorate...
Your house is for sale, not the decorations. Remember that the buyers want to picture themselves in your house, not you. The fewer "personal" decorations, the better.
Go simple with some holiday basics... a nice centerpiece on your dining table, an festive wreath on the front door, or a pot of cider simmering on the stove can create a warm and festive feeling in your home.
A bit much when trying to sell your home?!
2. Don’t hide your home’s assets...
Even during non-holiday time we stress that you should de-clutter and de-personalize your house. That holds true even more during the holidays. Too much holiday clutter can hide your home’s best qualities.
Too much clutter outside can ruin your home's curb appeal, and inside it can make your home seem smaller than it is. The buyer may actually miss some of your home's best details..
Festive but simple is the key. Don't hide your fireplace and mantle with lots of stuff. A few well-placed decorations will enhance the look of your home during the holidays instead of over powering it!
3. Don’t create a tripping hazard...
Remember that when your home is being shown there will be a small band of people walking through the house in a way that they never would while living there. Keep all the pathways open. Make sure all extension cords are safely tucked away, and Santa & Mrs. Claus are safely tucked in a corner. The last thing you need is a trip and fall during the holidays!
Call us if you need more advice while selling your home!
