Having a home for
sale over the Christmas season can be challenging for both the vendor and the
agents involved. Schedules are busier, there are more social get-togethers, and
other stressors such as financial demands are running high.
Many people bring
out an abundance of decorations collected over years or even generations. This
means boxes come out of storage and that clutter-free minimalist or elegant look that we
worked so hard to achieve starts to disappear.
Not everyone celebrates Christmas but the majority of buyers expect to see some Christmas decorations in homes they are viewing.
T’is
the
season but be careful that the attention is not overwhelmingly on the
seasonal items. Keep everything to scale – in small homes and condos use
less. Every
room does not have to have Christmas decorations.
When
a house is for sale less really is more even at Christmas.
It is a very
emotional time for some and sentimental time for most.
You can benefit
from these sentiments by creating a warm glowing seasonal environment that
prospective buyers will want – think Christmas card cozy…not a Hoarders TV
Christmas special.
Help prospective
buyers envision themselves in your vendor’s home.
Here are 4 tips
of what to avoid.
1 Too many outdoor Christmas lights
2 Too many interior decorations
3 Inflatable outdoor characters
4 Too many Christmas presents
When your house is
for sale less really is more.
So
Deck the Halls…but in moderation and you will
help
prospective buyers envision themselves in your vendor’s home
in
a most positive light.
Here are 2 more
pictures that I had to include :)
If you have some please send them to me - I love this stuff!
 | |
| Check out the whisk in the tree and the utensils in the garland! |
 |
| This midtown home has Christmas decor mixed with swans and summer planters... |
