With Thanksgiving next week, it’s hard to think about anything else but the upcoming holiday season. The festive decorations and lights that are beginning to be put up throughout Harbor Country are enough to make us all want to skip right to the festivities with family and friends.
However, as Harbor Country Real Estate agents here at Shoreline Property Advisors, we know that there are those of you who are in the midst of selling your Harbor Country home. While it may seem like one of the worst times to sell your home in Three Oaks, Sawyer, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Grand Beach or Michiana; the season can actually enhance how buyers view your home!
While your home is decorated for the season and full of warmth, buyers can envision themselves spending their own holidays in the home. Here are a few simple tips for making the most of selling this time of year and to help your Harbor Country home sell this holiday season!
1. 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.”
2. 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.
3. Give Warmth- Just before a showing, be sure to turn up your thermostat a few degrees to make it extra toasty inside. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. Highlight the Highlights- Draw attention to a beautiful fireplace mantle with a few tasteful ornaments or enhance an arched doorway with hanging mistletoe.
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.
Following these tips and working with an experienced Harbor Country Real Estate agent can be the key to helping your home sell this holiday season!
If you’d like to learn more about our customized home selling plan or are ready to get started; feel free to contact us today!
Shoreline Property Advisors
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