Setting up your home to sell this holiday means helping prospective buyers see themselves in your house. Staging and decorating it the right way can make all the difference in the winter season. And with interest rates dropping, the holidays may be a time for house-hunting this year.
Serious buyers are out there, and they’re hoping to start the new year in a new home. Here are some quick tips to help you set the stage as a seller and make your home picture perfect for them.
Keep it simple when it comes to decorations for the holidays. Keep the clutter to a minimum, and holiday decorations tasteful. This will make your home feel bigger and more elegant. Minimize decorations and lights, and remember to keep personalized holiday items like stockings packed away. Outside, keep it simple and tasteful with white string lights and a door wreath.
Sticking with a simple color palette lets your home’s best features stand out. White is a great choice to brighten your rooms. Add candles. Keep window drapes open. White, silver or gold accents will match just about any décor, as will green garland.
Make prospective buyers feel at home with a fire in the fireplace, scented candles, cider and fresh-baked holiday cookies. Soft holiday instrumental music playing in the background as well will help to stir holiday emotions and make them feel at home.