Are you one of those lucky people who has their home on the market to sell during the holiday season?
Should you or shouldn't you? Decorate, that is.
Short answer: Yes
Long answer: It depends (that seems to be the long answer to a lot of the questions I pose)
We've all been told that the way you live in a house isn't the same way you live in a house that is for sale. Holiday decorations can make a home feel more welcoming, and will help potential buyers see themselves not only living there, but also enjoying family traditions for years to come. Here's the thing you need to ask yourself (be honest!), and I know you love your 243 piece collection of winter villages. Can buyers envision themselves sitting down to a meal amongst them? Probably not.
Do you live in a multicultural area, i.e. one with a big 'ol melting pot chunky stew of different holiday traditions? If so, you should probably skip the 10 ft tall blow up menorah in the front yard. A Christian couple might not be able to look past it to see the great landscaping. That 6 ft diameter Christmas tree in your 12 ft wide living room? Those Muslim buyers won't see it as a plus. It's not about being politically correct, it's about putting your homes best features on display without putting people in the position of thinking: I couldn't live this way.
Maybe you live in a place that's pretty religiously monolithic. Even there, not everyone will appreciate 472 nativity scenes (I KNOW! Hard to believe).
It's a festive time so put out your Festivus pole. In fact, most people will expect to see some holiday decorations this time of year and your home may seem austere or vacant without them. Some greenery - a wreath or garland across your rocking chair front porch - is always nice and doesn't keep people from seeing your home's features. You don't have to abandon all of your holiday traditions just because your home is for sale, just don't let Santa throw up in your front yard.
Once you get settled into that new house of yours, feel free to reintroduce the live nativity scene (Now, with more camel than ever before!).
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