What do I do about holiday decorating if I have my home on the market?  Can you believe it, I just finished counting the Halloween candy and I'm already getting these questions. 

Less is more is the absolute correct answer. 

A fresh wreath on the front door is welcoming but houses present much better without a lot of holiday decor. Be wise and don't block focal spaces with Christmas trees and additional holiday decor.  Homes that use minimal decorations and lights present much better than the ones overdone.  Remember decorating for the holidays is personal and when preparing a house to sell, the emphasis to personalize should be minimized always.   People can't imagine making your home theirs if your decorations dominate the staging.  Keep in mind some of these tips for your holiday season:

Don't cover items that could be a feature with your decorations. 

When deciding on colors, opt for red since it is a more appealing color.

Display your centerpieces using natural items such as pine cones, garland, evergreens.

Then go for the gusto, simmer the hot cocoa, apple cider or bake those cookies.  Since when do people not like to munch on sweets during those drab winter months.  That smell of cinnamon or chocolate just might make them think of home.