We hope you enjoyed a great Thanksgiving this past week with friends and family in your Harbor Country home! Now that the holidays are in full swing, the spirit of the season makes the colder days feel warm and bright and we’re sure you’re feeling the bustle and joy of the season.
If you’ve stopped by our blog, it could be that you have more on your mind than just the holidays. You may be hoping to sell your Harbor Country home during this festive season and may be seeking advice on the best way to do so. It can seem daunting, but selling your home during the holidays is not impossible. In fact, you can use the holidays to your advantage by playing up the season to enhance the appeal of your home. Here are a few tips on how to make the holidays work for the sale of your Harbor Country home!
1. Give Warmth- Just before a showing, be sure to turn up your thermostat a few degrees to make it extra toasty inside. Prospective buyers will be thankful for the change from Michigan’s cold winters. Put a fire in the fireplace to add an extra sense of warmth and highlight the cozy atmosphere that this feature of your home can bring.
2. Mind the Tree- While a tall Christmas tree can showcase a two story living room, be sure to be careful of the tree’s width. The last thing you want is to have your Harbor Country home appear smaller than it really is. Also, you’ll want to stick with a cohesive theme for your ornaments. The family homemade ornaments may be meaningful to you, but can quickly make your tree look gaudy to outsiders. Keep it simple this year and remember, there’s always next year when you can display those keepsakes in your new home!
3. Complement Your Décor- You’ll want to make sure that your Christmas decoration palette matches or complements your current décor. If the colors clash or seem to be fighting for attention, this can be very distracting to buyers and can take away from the great features of your home you’re trying to highlight.
4. Highlight the Highlights- Draw attention to a beautiful fireplace mantle with a few tasteful ornaments or enhance an arched doorway with hanging mistletoe.
5. Go Light on the Lights- An abundance of outdoor lights can leave Harbor Country buyers wondering what the front of your home looks like. And, while you may love your giant inflatable lawn ornaments; it may be best to leave those in storage this year. Everyone has different tastes and you don’t want buyers to be met at your home with a sense of “tacky.”
6. Add Holiday Adornments- Again, you don’t want to go overboard, but a simple evergreen wreath, a poinsettia center piece or hot cider simmering on the stove can create a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Of course it’s best to avoid overly religious flourishes as this can be off-putting to some.
7. Offer Tasty Treats- While you don’t want to come across as trying to bribe buyers, everyone loves holiday treats and having a plate full of cookies and candy can make the home showing a little sweeter. Hot chocolate and apple cider are always welcome and buyers will feel that you have their best interest in mind.
We hope these tips give you just a few ideas on enhancing your Harbor Country home this holiday season to appeal to buyers!
As always, we would love to talk with you about your Harbor Country Real Estate needs. Our team of trusted advisors and Prudential Rubloff Harbor Country Real Estate agents here at Shoreline Property Advisors will answer your questions and guide you through the home selling process.
Feel free to contact us today to get started!
Shoreline Property Advisors
@ Prudential Rubloff
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