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Home Staging 101- Tip of the Day for Seasonal Decorating

By
Real Estate Agent with Leo Parker Real Estate & Auction

As the holidays approach, many people are inclined to maybe take their home off the market for a while and "take a break". What an opportunity they are missing out on! Yes, it may be true there are less lookers but buyers checking out homes this time of the year are more serious buyers and if one chooses to look at your home, your chances of selling are much greater. At least you are not just getting the window shoppers! This is a great time of the year to play up the beauty of your home. Take advantage of Christmas decorating! Here are some quick and easy tips:

1. Do display a Christmas wreath on the front door.

2. DO NOT put a miniature Mr. and Mrs. Claus at your front door. This does not say classy.

3. Do put up just one Christmas tree unless you live in an enormous home.

4. DO NOT make it a big tree. You don't want it taking up your precious square footage, you want your home to look like it has plenty of space for the new owners!

5. DO NOT put gifts under the Christmas tree. It can look too cluttered and puts you at risk for theft.

6. Do place a beautiful arrangement in the center of the dining room table.  

7. Put garland on the mantel.


8. DO NOT entertain this year. Have the holiday get-togethers at another relative's house this year instead to decrease the work and stress it will take to clean up and clear out for showings.

9. DO NOT put lights on the house. It draws attention away from the aspects of your home you want buyers to look at.

10. Do put clear or white Christmas lights in bushes or trees.

Last but not least- ENJOY the season!

Thanks for reading!!                         

Nancy Albea
Entrances Home Staging LLC - Katy, TX
Great tips Melissa!  This was especially helpful to me as my home is currently on the market.  My husband and I were discussing earlier the dilemma of what decorations to put up. 
Nov 19, 2007 01:42 PM
Melissa Wagner
Leo Parker Real Estate & Auction - Woodbury, TN
That's great Nancy- glad I could help! Really, keeping it simple and classy looking are best. If you run into questions, I would be happy to help you! Just ask. I sold a house last winter and had to deal with just this topic. :)
Nov 19, 2007 02:27 PM
Kristina Leone
Lionheart Home Staging, LLC - Minneapolis, MN
Great ideas.  There are always special staging circumstances to consider over the holidays.  Now if some homeowners would remove the halloweeen decor from their yard...
Nov 24, 2007 02:20 AM