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Home-selling
Strategy
While
the
holiday
season
is a
hectic
time to
show and
sell
your
house,
there
are
distinct
advantages
to
staging
and
showing
your
home
during
the
holidays
- you
have a
chance
to show
your
home at
its very
best,
adorned
with
warmth
and
cheer
sure to
charm.
Nothing
is more
inviting
than a
home
brimming
with
greenery,
twinkling
lights
and
holiday
decorations.
So as
you set
out to
win over
a
holiday
homebuyer
during
this
traditionally
slow
time of
the
year,
keep the
following
in mind
as you
prepare
to show
your
house:
Curb
appeal.
First
impressions
are
important.
If you
live in
a snowy
area,
make
sure
walkways
are
cleared.
Or if
late
fall
leaves
are
littering
the
ground,
be sure
to clear
them
away.
Also
make
sure the
path to
the
stairs
is free
from
ice.
A few
exterior
holiday
lights
or
decorations
shows
pride in
ownership
and
seasonal
cheer,
but keep
in mind
that
while
exterior
lights
are
beautiful
at
night,
they
don't
add
anything
during
the day
when
potential
homebuyers
will be
looking
at your
home, so
you
don't
want to
overdo
it.
Another
thing to
consider:
Would-be
buyers
may view
it
favorably
if the
homes
are
brimming
with
lights -
it shows
unity
and
neighborliness
- so
you'll
want to
find a
tasteful
balance.
Trim
outdoor
trees so
unexpected
winds
don't
knock
down
branches
that
could
damage
your
home or
hurt
anybody.
Place a
nice
holiday
doormat
outside
your
front
door.
Make
sure
your
door
area is
clear
from
bicycles,
toys or
parcels
left by
the mail
carrier.
Hang a
festive
wreath
on your
door.
Play
holiday
music in
the
background.
Keep the
house
cozy.
Entering
a cold
house
could
leave a
lasting
chilling
impression.
Instead,
set the
thermostat
at a
comfortable
temperature.
A toasty
fire. If
you're
only
stepping
out
while an
agent is
showing
your
house,
start a
fire in
the
fireplace.
Nothing
says
home
more
than a
nice
cozy
fire.
But
never
leave a
fire
unattended.
Your
tree.
This
year
you'll
need to
think
about
your
tree
more
than you
usually
do. For
starters,
if your
house is
on the
small
side,
get a
smaller
tree.
You
don't
want the
tree to
appear
to take
over the
entire
living
or
family
room.
Likewise,
you
don't
want to
cram too
much
furniture
into a
room
just to
get the
tree to
fit.
Remove
furniture
if
necessary.
Keep
decorations
on the
conservative
side.
Not all
home
shoppers
may
celebrate
the
holidays
in the
manner
you do.
You
don't
want to
overwhelm
anybody
with
abundant
displays
of
holiday
cheer.
You want
your
house to
be
noticed,
not your
decorations.
If your
house is
being
viewed
in the
evening,
let your
agent
know
which
tree and
other
holiday
lights
should
be
turned
on. And
be sure
the
agent
turns
the
lights
off or
you have
a plan
to be
home
immediately
following
the
showing.
Bake
holiday
cookies
and
treats
often.
The
enticing
smell
will be
welcome
to those
viewing
your
house.
Be
especially
careful
about
ensuring
your
home
security
system
is
turned
back on
after
agents
show
your
house,
especially
if you
have
gifts
under
the
tree.
Windows.
Make
sure
your
windows
are
sparkling
clean.
Let the
light
in. Open
blinds
and
curtains
and turn
on
interior
lights
to
reduce
the
dreary
lighting
that
pervades
in the
dark
winter
months.
Leave
some
holiday
treats
and hot
chocolate
for your
guests.
Finally,
keep in
mind
that the
holiday
adornments
should
accent -
not
dominate
- the
house.
You want
to
convey
the
love,
comfort,
and joy
your
family
has
shared
in the
house.
If
conveyed
successfully,
a new
family
will be
anxious
to move
in and
carve
out
their
own
holiday
memories.
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