It can be overwhelming to sell your house, but it doesn’t have to add stress when Christmas is approaching.
One expert in house sales suggested to his clients that you should avoid Christmas decorations if possible.
This can include multi-coloured lights hung across the front façade of your property or an inflatable Father Christmas on the roof.
Buh! You can leave your inflatables up on your roof if you wish to sell your property.
Although Christmas can be a fun time for many, you should steer clear of selling lights and tinsel if your goal is to draw buyers.
If your home is up for sale, you might want to leave them as they are.
Colby Short of GetAgent is an estate agent comparison site. He explained that selling your house over Christmas can prove difficult because the market slows down and people enjoy the holiday season and spend time with their families and friends.
“But, even though there is festive cheer, that doesn’t mean people can’t sell their properties. The property market remains very active.
You can make the most of the seasons by choosing simple, stylish decor to enhance your home’s interior. A cozy and celebratory atmosphere can be created by the use of smells like mulled wines or firewood.
Photographs of estate agents without Christmas decorations are worth it. You do not want to age your property.
Avoid using multicolored lighting, particularly if there is a sign indicating that it’s for sale in your garden.
You can make your home appear smaller by decorating it. A tree, however, can be a fantastic way to display your property if it has high ceilings.
Colby said: “Some people may wish to delay viewings and meetings until after Christmas, particularly if they are used to decorating extravagantly.”
“You could hear extra traffic or noise coming from additional people and light displays.
“The truth is potential buyers would like to view the house for 50 more weeks. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t decorate.
“In fact, it’s a great time to show off the warmth and character of your home to potential buyers if done right.
These are six tips from the author on Christmas decorations to help you find a buyer for this holiday season.
1. Keep it white
The flashing and bright colours of colored bulbs are not for everybody. They can be distracting to potential buyers.
For your outside area and your tree, avoid brightly coloured flashing lights.
Opt for a tailored, sophisticated color palette and white lights instead. It creates an all-round, neutral aesthetic.
2. No exterior decorations
You should avoid large, inflatable decorations and reindeer hanging from the roof. If you are looking for festive cheer, choose white lights and keep the decorations simple with one welcome wreath of holly or ivy.
Colby said that “less is more” when it comes exterior decorations, in particular if there’s a sale sign at the garden.
3. Consider using festive fragrances
It is the scents of cinnamon and mulled wines that are most welcoming.
These can be used to your advantage during Christmas viewings. You might also consider oil burners, festive candles or festive baking.
It’s a good idea to make a pumpkin spiced latte. For visitors, a real tree will add a homey scent to your house.
Use oil burners, candles and festive baking if you are looking to make your Christmas home sellable.
4. Cover the beauty
Avoid covering up structures and features that could be appealing to potential buyers.
You could choose to have a simple oak stair rail installed or a mantelpiece. Keep in mind that less is always more.
5. The power of light is all around
For viewings natural light is vital. Your decorating should not block the light from outside.
Avoid displaying holiday pride near windows. If you have to, ensure that natural light is still flowing in.
6. It’s a neighborly affair.
It’s not your decorations alone that could turn off buyers. Your neighbors can also be a problem.
People moving houses are often accompanied by their neighbors. Potential buyers might be put off if they see garish or loud decorations.
Perhaps you can let neighbours know that you want to sell your home during the holiday season. This will help them attract potential buyers.
