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Should you decorate your home for the holidays if you are listing it or already have it on the market?

 Generally when you put your home on the market, real estate agents advise you to remove  personal effects and “de-clutter” the home so prospective buyers can visualize themselves living there, but what about if you are listing your home or your home is currently listed and the holidays are just around the corner? Do you decorate or not?

A good rule of thumb is to try to see the home in the eyes of the buyer. While you may love the life-sized Santa you have in the corner, it, and other decorations like it can be off-putting to buyers looking to see a home in its best condition.

If your home is already listed, put up your tree and a wreath on the front door, just keep it simple. You don’t want to distract the buyers from your homes features. Also keep in mind, some decorations such as live Christmas trees could make your house appear dirty due to shedding needles or make your house look smaller because of the size of the tree and the space it takes up.

If you are listing home right before the holidays, have the realtor take the marketing photos before you decorate.  This will enable a potential buyer to see what your home looks like underneath all those decorations.  And, it will make it easier for them to envision themselves living there once the holidays have come and gone.

Every real estate agent has their own beliefs about whether or not you should decorate your home for the holidays. However, whatever you decide to do is up to you. Just remember to keep it generic and low key.

Wishing you a warm and wonderful Holiday Season

Evduza Ramaj,

 Inside Realty