Seller Questions:
- What if they do not celebrate Christmas?
- Do we skip putting up a tree this year?
- Where should we put it?
As an agent, my answer will always be that you cannot be everything to everyone. Celebrate how you normally would.
If you are putting up a christmas tree and your home is on the market, my advice will be keep it contained enough so that it does not significantly reduce the walkability of a room and either get in the way or make it feel small.
So..
1. Don't fill the living room with gifts so you cannot fit two buyers an agent at the same time.
2. Skip getting the biggest tree that will fit.
3. Clutter is clutter any time of the year. If you are going to put up seasonal decorations, avoid filling every open space with something. If the buyers cannot see open space, they will think the house is too small for their stuff.
4. Restrict your showings around how you celebrate. Buyers will understand this is a family time of year. However, the more your “store” is open the better your chance of a sale.
5. Cookies. Everyone likes cookies. Put out cookies or candy with a “help yourself” sign. This is an excellent way to get rid of the excess sweet gifts that show up this time of year.
6. Accept showings. Anyone shopping for a house this month is a serious buyer.
On a personal note. If you do not like cookies… well.. I don’t think that I will be able to help you.
Happy Holidays,
Pete
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