Selling Your Home During
The Holidays
The process of selling
your home at any time of the year can be a stressful experience, but if you are
trying to sell your home during the busy holiday season it may seem to be
almost impossible. The battle to keep your
home in model condition and host open houses while at the same time
entertaining friends and family-all the work can seem like a difficult
task. So what can you do to make selling
your home at this time of year less stressful while still keeping your property
in salable condition? Here are a few
tips to make it easier!
Keep The Decorations To A
Minimum
Even if your home is
usually the brightest on the block, you will definitely want to tone down the
seasonal decorations on both the interior and exterior of your home. You still want to make it easy for potential
home buyers to see themselves in your home, and decorations can be a huge
distraction from the features of your home, especially if the potential buyers
are not of the same religious and cultural background as you. If you do decorate, keep the decorations
tasteful and modern. Think of how a
model home would be decorated for the season, rather than your own personal
taste.
Remember The Basics Of
Home Sales
When selling your home,
the advice you receive from your Premier Beach Realty Agent includes tips such as keeping your
home clean and clutter free, and this should not be forgotten just because of
the holidays. Keep personal items such
as gifts and homemade crafts out of sight, and be sure to tidy up promptly
after parties and events. When hosting
an open house, using the sense of smell can always be an effective strategy,
and by giving it a holiday twist you can really give the effect of a cozy
family home. Bake some holiday cookies
and throw on a pot of mulled wine before the potential buyers show up.
Overall, selling your home
during the holiday season can present you with considerable challenges, but by
trying to balance the needs of both your family and your potential buyers you
can make this period as stress free as possible.