By properly staging a home, it is possible to sell a house during the holidays, even with the slowdown in house hunting during November and December.
- Homeowners should make cleaning and decluttering the house their number one priority when looking to sell their home. The house should show at its absolute best, which means light, bright, and extremely clean.
- It’s okay to decorate for the holidays, which can make the home feel warm, inviting, and festive. But the “less is more” mantra definitely holds true. The goal is to have the house appear spacious and open, and too many decorations may do the opposite.
- A tall Christmas tree is great for those trying to accentuate a two-story foyer or great room, but otherwise, homeowners should opt for a smaller and thinner tree. Additionally, sellers should use a cohesive color scheme and theme for ornaments that are used for the interior holiday décor.
- Even the gift wrap for presents under the tree should complement the color and style of the décor and tree. Limit the gift wrap to beautiful neutral colors such as silver or gold metallic, then choose colorful ribbon that matches the rest of the scheme. Limiting the number of gifts under the tree also may help.
- No matter what time of year, when a house is available for sale, it’s always recommended that homeowners remove all or most family photos. During the holidays, take this one step further by keeping the personalized stockings over the fireplace put away.
- It’s also recommended that specific religious or cultural decorations be stowed away in order to appeal to the largest group of people and so as not to offend anyone.
