Tips and Tricks for Selling Your Home During the Holiday Season
The holiday season, for all of its cheer and goodwill, is incredibly overwhelming and stressful for most people. If you are trying to also sell your home during the holidays, you are probably feeling an extra burden of stress that threatens to dampen your spirit, but don’t worry! There are plenty of great ideas to help you harness the best elements of the holidays to help your home sell quickly.
Use Holiday Decor
Though you’ve probably heard that “less is more” when staging your home for walk-throughs, a few subtly placed holiday decoration pieces can help, not hurt. Simple additions such as an evergreen wreath, pinecone-scented candle, and candy cane centerpiece will help the potential buyers walking through your house feel more comfortable. The more comfortable they feel, the easier it will be to imagine themselves living there, and the more likely the sale will become.
Emphasize Your Home’s Best Features
If you have a gorgeous fireplace mantel or a unique kitchen counter arrangement, highlight those features of your home using attractive holiday decorations. You can dangle mistletoe in an arched doorway, place tastefully simple ornaments on your mantle, and more. Remember string lights as well, which can make a beautiful statement when used sparingly.
Skip the Inflatable Outdoor Decorations
You may love your 6 foot tall inflatable gingerbread man, but it’s not the best way to improve your home’s curb appeal as you try to sell. Tone down any garish light displays in favor of simple string lighting that complements your home’s architecture and special outdoor features like trees and balconies.
Use a Christmas Tree Strategically
If you have a Christmas tree in your home while it’s on the market, just be sure its size doesn’t accidentally dwarf your room or make it feel cramped. Skinny, tall trees are the best because they help the ceiling feel higher without shrinking the room. With a few carefully placed ornaments and lights, your tree will create an appealing atmosphere that potential buyers will appreciate and definitely remember.
