We’re almost into the holidays, hard to believe! How can that affect the presentation of your Orlando home for sale?
You have the opportunity to make your house stand out on the block with some colorful décor. Who doesn't stop for a beat and think "That's nice" when they see corn stalks, pumpkins, and mums clustered around a gate post or an entry door?
Inside, holiday décor can lend a festive air and create a joyful atmosphere – something everyone wants to feel in their own home. It could be just the thing that makes a prospective buyer think "This is home."
Each holiday presents that opportunity – but do be cautious.
Homeowners who go "all out" in decorating could be harming, rather than helping the presentation of their homes.
Why? Because when it's over-done, visitors will focus on the decorations instead of the house. In some cases, décor can even hide some of a home's best features, while making rooms appear small and over-crowded.
So decorate. Add some lively color and create a festive mood. But keep a light touch. You want those visitors to focus on your home, not your decorating skills.
Cathy Starkweather very good report about to decorate or not decorate for holidays when selling a home.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Cathy Starkweather
Celebration, FL
Thank you John.
Cathy, it is nice to have some decor, but not to over-do it. You still want the buyers to see the HOUSE. Great post.
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Cathy Starkweather
Celebration, FL
Thank you Joan.
Cathy, I tell clients to decorate in moderation. No decorations vs overdoing it is a question. In that case I would chose none
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Cathy Starkweather
Celebration, FL
Cathy - Sometimes less is more. When a home is not for sale during the holidays ... owners can decorate all they want. When selling a home, holiday decorations are best kept to a minimum.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
I agree Kathleen, subtle, tasteful and limited decor is very important when selling.
This is very good information to share with prospective home sellers.
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Cathy Starkweather
Celebration, FL
That is a good question, Cathy Starkweather, generally I would say no, but I guess it depends on the decorations. A nice snowfall scene in Florida might gain some attention in Florida. Jeff
I agree, "So decorate. Add some lively color and create a festive mood. But keep a light touch."
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Cathy Starkweather
Celebration, FL
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