Loading ...The article below by Paula Huntley of Stage Hand was published in the Chronicle Herald on December 1, 2011.
What’s the best time to sell? Every day decisions are made by people to put their home for sale. Sometimes there are restrictions on time lines like job transfers, change of school, new family additions or personal downsizing. Whatever the reason, think about this — if you decide to sell during December, do you put up Christmas décor?
The answer for the décor should be yes, but you do not have to go overboard.
Here are a few benefits:
- It will keep a regular routine for the family. They have been used to decorations around, so why change?
- It will let people who are viewing your home imagine what this home looks like dressed up.
- You want them to remember the house that was decorated and made them feel warm and invited.
The one thing you don’t want to do is go crazy and decorate everything. If you have to tear down quickly because of a sale then it should be easy for you and the family to pack up.
A few tips for décor
- Use a bit more of the colour red instead of green. Why? Because red is an emotional colour and it will be remembered.
- You don’t need ornaments everywhere; just pick a few power areas like the kitchen, living room and bathroom. (Coloured glass balls look attractive with fresh pine in a crystal bowl or a black wrought-iron basket.)
- Fresh greenery in an urn at the entrance or a wreath on the door stuffed with a large candy cane shows your fun side — and pretty much no work.
- Use things with fresh greenery like skates, mittens and red ribbon, that make people think back to their childhood times. Create memories
- A decorated tree definitely has an impact. It just does not need to be a 12 foot one.
- A cake plate with cookies and Christmas napkins shows an invitation to welcome people.
- Christmas linens: Use towels in the bathroom, tablecloths where applicable.
We want impact and a place to remember.
Think outside the box when selling your home and go the extra mile. We want you to get what your home is worth. For example if you normally put out a dish of candy, then maybe use a mix of old tea cups (keep the numbers 3, 5, 7 in mind.) These are easier to display and work with. Use different types of candy instead of one type.
Maybe now it’s time to talk to a home stager/re designer to help you zero in on the most important rooms/areas so you can get the most for your investment.
Happy Decorating!
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Very practical tips.
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Great article. Many people avoid selling during the holidays, but I find that many people feel happier around the holidays.