The holidays are arguably the most festive time of the year. And for many people, part of that festiveness is plenty of festive, holiday-themed decorations. But if you’re selling your home, going too over-the-top with your decorations can put off potential buyers.
So, the question is, can you decorate your home for the holidays without hurting your home sale?
An article from realtor.com outlined the rules you need to follow if you want to get into the holiday spirit with your decorations while selling your home during the holiday, including:
The price makes all the difference. The only way you will be able to acquire buyers is by offering a reasonable price that will make everybody involved content.
Avoid personalized decorations. If you want to sell your home, potential buyers need to be able to picture themselves in the space. But if your home is plastered with personalized holiday decorations, it’s going to be nearly impossible to do that—so while you might love your personalized Christmas stockings or your array of holiday cards from friends and family, keep them packed away until your home is sold.
Go classic. Classic, elegant holiday decorations are always going to have a wider appeal to buyers than more kitschy, over-the-top decor.
Have the air conditioner and heating systems serviced prior to putting the home on the market. Most buyers are not willing to make a huge investment for a new heating and cooling system after purchasing a piece of property.
Look to your neighbors in Farmington hills and surrounding areas. Your buyers are looking at your neighborhood just as much as they’re looking at your home—so when it comes to holiday decor, look to your neighbors for inspiration. If every home on your block is decked out for the holidays, you don’t want to skip decorating altogether—and, on the flip side, if your neighbors all opted out of holiday decorations, your don’t want to deck your home in bright lights and an avalanche of “Happy Holidays”-inspired decor.
Bottom line? It is possible to sell your home and decorate it for as long as you decorate with potential buyers (and your home sale) in mind.