During the holidays, many sellers always ask me, “How much holiday
decorating should I do if I’m trying to sell my house?” So, I wanted to share
my home stager guidelines with you if you’re trying to sell your house during the holidays:
-I always
suggest putting a wreath on the door and little white candles in the windows
since both are very warm and welcoming (the objective if you’re trying to sell
your house).
-Outdoor
lights can be a bonus and can be pretty and attractive, especially at
night. But be careful not to go
overboard like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s, ”Christmas Vacation.”
-Don’t put out your blow up Santa and his reindeer in your yard! Put out your holiday “ornaments” next year.
-In my opinion, it’s OK to have one Christmas tree or a menorah out during the holiday season, but as soon as the holiday is over, everything should be put away (including the gifts!)
-Don’t put out your blow up Santa and his reindeer in your yard! Put out your holiday “ornaments” next year.
-In my opinion, it’s OK to have one Christmas tree or a menorah out during the holiday season, but as soon as the holiday is over, everything should be put away (including the gifts!)
-Try to keep your holiday decorating to a
minimum. Don’t deck out your house with
lots of Santas, nativity scenes and other Christmas or Hanukkah décor. Keep it
simple - they are very distracting to prospective buyers. You want them to look at your house, not your decorations.
-Holiday baking is a plus -- so if you have to
bake six dozen chocolate chip cookies, it would be great to do it before the
open house (and put a few out for prospective buyers and your realtor).
Hope these suggestions have helped
you if you’re trying to sell your house. Please feel free to contact me if you
have any questions. Best wishes for wonderful
Holiday Season and Happy Decorating!!
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