Not everyone coming to your home is a trick or treater...some may be Buyers! 

With Halloween less than 30 days away it seems that many homes are getting decorated for the holiday.  However, if your home is on the market, the less you decorate the better. Less is more.

Follow these simple rules for decorating and you can still have a Happy Halloween and get your home Sold!

·         Do not decorate the exterior of your home with spider webs strung from tree to tree or draped over shrubs.  No scary witches, ghouls or bats hanging from the front porch. No signs pointing to the haunted house or dungeon.  Most importantly, do not build a cemetery in your front yard! No tombstones, crypts or skeletons should cover any part of your yard.  Keep it happy not creepy.  Many buyers can’t seem to look past the decorations, and if the decorations make their kids cry, they won’t stay long enough to see the home.

 

·         Less is more.  Limit yourself to just one room if you must decorate and keep it simple and happy.

 

·         If you have an annual haunted house or birthday party planned, perhaps you should decorate a few days before and Hold all showings until after Halloween. Lastly, makes sure you put all decorations away and clean up the yard the following day.  Your home should be timeless and have wonderful curb appeal.

 

Make the home look happy and inviting and it just may sell on, October 31st!   

 

 

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7 Comments on Spooky and creepy Halloween decorations don’t help to sell homes...

OCT
02
484,084 Points 59 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Good advice ... if only buyers could re-direct their holiday decorating energy into packing up their house :)

 
2:37pm • #1
1,063,614 Points 12 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Michael, That is some great advice!  This is still a great time to sell your home, but you do have to make it inviting to potential buyers.  Have a great evening!
6:42pm • #2
937,490 Points 51 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

You make excellent points, Michael!  But, that cute little pumpkin character pictured is adorable.  I'd just want to stay awhile and strike up a conversation:-)
6:50pm • #3

Great tips Michael. We should all try this. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the rest of the week.
7:04pm • #4
OCT
03
389,479 Points Outside Blog

If you want to sell it, keep it to a minimum. You want the house to be appealing not revolting/creepy.
6:53am • #5
717,613 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Cynthia & Tony: Thanks for your positive comments! Have a great week.

Myrl: The cute little pumpkin is cute and makes the home festive and inviting.  Simple and cute! Have a wonderful week!
2:25pm • #6
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Mike, Thanks for your nice comments. It is good advice...I just wish some clients listened and folowed my advice. Haha!

Than, You're right, you don't have to make it gruesome and creepy to have a festive Halloween, especially when your house is on the market.  

Have a great week!
2:32pm • #7


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