What Should You Know if You're Selling a Home During the Holidays?

It's that time of year when everyone is decorating the home and shopping for Christmas gifts. If you're trying to sell your home this time of year, you know it can be quite a challenge. It's probably the worst time to have a home on the market because you are busy celebrating the holidays but the good news is that buyers this time of year are more serious. If you are going to sell your home during the holidays, keep these few tips in mind for better results.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Watch the Holiday Decorating

Be careful on holiday decorating. If you overdo the décor, your potential buyers will find it distracting and think the house looks crowded. You don't want to offend a buyer so avoid religious themed items and keep it general to the winter season.

How to Decorate Tastefully When Selling in Winter

Selling a home in winter has advantages because there is often less on the market for buyers to choose from. As you consider your decor, keep it simple. Even with the holidays, go with a more simplistic design. Give your home a comfortable, inviting look with small white lights, colorful throws and pillows. You want buyers to be able to picture their own family living in the home, so keep the decorations to a minimum and try to keep them themed to the season rather than any individual holiday. Pay attention to the amount of clutter you have in your home, and remove as many of your belongings as you can. You don't want to detract from the overall look of your home.

Curb Appeal

Make sure you've cleaned up the fall debris and make the exterior appealing to buyers. Clean up dead branches and falling leaves. Repaint the address, mailbox, front door or any spots that need touched up. Clean the gutters, sweep the sidewalks and keep your driveway clear of snow for a better curb appeal.

Make The Home Cozy

This is the time to spend more on your heating bill to make the home a comfortable environment to spend a long period of time. Your potential buyers won't be rushing to leave because the house is too cold or uncomfortable. Throw some classical music on in the background, bake a treat and add throw pillows and blankets to seats to make it feel more welcoming.

Realtor & Pricing

Be sure to choose a reliable realtor to work with. Find someone that is not already in the holiday relaxation mode and someone that is ready for the hard work of selling your home. Have your realtor help you to put a price on your home that is priced accurately. If it's too low, people will question it and if it's too high, people won't be interested.

Use these tips to have a better chance of selling your home during the holiday season.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.