Holiday Decorating Considerations for Home Sellers

We've officially entered the holiday decorating season. For some, it’s a favorite time of year - a time to be creative and express their love of the holidays. As a home seller, you’re already stressed and busy with selling your home – should you make the extra effort to decorate your home for the holidays? Here are a few things you should consider about decorating this holiday season.

Keep the Focus on Your Home, its Features and its Benefits. This will help you sell your home more quickly.
If you decorate, try using small, simple decorations that highlight aspects of your home. This is not the time to use large and/or attention-grabbing decorations.
Remember that your prospective buyers may have different spiritual beliefs and/or celebrate the holidays in a different manner than you.
Consider what needs to happen if you sell your home quickly. Use decorations that are easily disposed of, or ones that can quickly be taken down and stored.
If you typically have a Christmas tree,
Your best choice is a small one which will allow prospective buyers to view your home without feeling cramped.
Opt for simple tree decorations
Consider where you place the Christmas tree – in front of the window will block light and the prospective buyer won’t be able to get a good look at the yard.
Keep the tree watered and any fallen needles should be routinely swept up.
Be sure any light displays are turned off during visits from prospective buyers.
All holiday decorations should be taken down promptly after the holiday is over.
Consider asking your selling agent to postpone any showings at times you are expecting to have relatives or company staying over (likely to be less clutter).
Consider displaying a few photos that show your home and it’s landscaping/foliage during the Spring and Summer.
Be sure to discuss your decoration choices with your selling agent. They may have additional suggestions and it should help to avoid any surprises.

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Holiday Decorating Considerations for Home Sellers by Brent Hathaway www.totalmove.com

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