Selling your home during the holidays is a bit different than doing so at other times of the year. Your job is to make sure that your home is the one that they fall in love with and that potential buyers can envision themselves celebrating many holidays there! You can start by staging your home just right for the holidays, which may require a different approach to holiday decorating this year. Our real estate agents are here to help you get started with our guide to staging your home during the holidays.
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Start with a Deep Cleaning of the Home
Before you can create a look that will make buyers swoon and help your property stand out from other Naples homes for sale, you need to create a nice, clean canvas. That means cleaning your home from top to bottom, including lesser-used spaces that might not be part of your normal cleaning routine. Buyers will look everywhere to see how well the home is maintained, so it's important to be thorough. Once your home is looking great, try to keep it that way rather than cleaning it all over again each time you have a showing.
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Remove as Much Clutter as Possible
No matter how much you love the decorations and personal items in your home, you'll want to provide buyers with a relatively blank slate so that they can imagine what their own lives would be like there. That means clearing as much clutter as possible by storing, donating, selling, or tossing items that you don't need. In addition to making it easier to stage your home, clearing clutter will also lighten your load when it's time to move.
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Consider Curb Appeal but Be Careful with Outdoor Decorations
Curb appeal is crucial no matter when you're selling, and that's no different during the holidays. Ensure that your yard is clean, trees are pruned, and the exterior of your home is looking great. When selling during the holidays, it's best to keep any large lawn decorations or expansive light displays in storage. If you want to add a holiday touch, a festive wreath on the front door is a nice way to welcome buyers.
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Use Decorations to Accentuate the Positives of the Home
The same idea of minimal holiday decorating applies to the interior of your home as well, so try to focus on decorations that draw attention to the positive features of the home. If you have a beautiful fireplace or elegant dining room, then placing a few decorations that match those areas can be a great way to go.
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Holiday Treats Create a Warm Welcome and Pleasant Scents
Make a positive first impression with some fresh-baked cookies and hot drinks to welcome buyers during an open house. Besides providing a warm welcome for guests, baking is a great way to fill your home with a pleasant aroma.
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Rely on Your Real Estate Agent
Every home is different, so it really helps to have some expert help for staging. Your real estate agent should be a great resource and can direct you to the right pro if you want to take advantage of professional staging to present your property in the best possible light.
Still searching for the right real estate team who can simplify the process of selling your home? We can help. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Naples, FL area.
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