Home Staging during the Holidays

Selling your home during the holidays can be stressful. You may think that keeping the decorations in storage until next year is best. Home staging during the holidays can help with the sale of your home.  The goal is to create a welcoming inviting scene. Here are a few tips

Curb Appeal

Keep the large distracting decorations to a minimum. You want your home to be the focus. Simple white lights and a holiday wreath can add the prefect touch.

Focal Point

Accentuate the positive features of your home whether it be a beautiful view or entry way. A fireplace can become a beautiful focal point by adding some pine garland with lights for a little sparkle. A warm cozy fire lit will bring attention to the fireplace. Hanging some pretty ornaments from the fire place ledge is simple but elegant.  

Tree

A tall Christmas tree can help accentuate your vaulted ceiling or two story loft area. Keep the decorations simple. Try using colors that complement each other. All white and gold ornaments can add a nice touch.

Decorations

Avoid overly religious flourishes

Snacks

Freshly baked warm cookies are sure to bring holiday cheer and make your home smell wonderful and inviting. It also encourages people to stay a while and look around.

Clutter

Remember less is more. Remove all clutter. Put away mail and other personal items. Keep the counter tops in bathrooms and kitchens clear. By keeping the personal items away it gives the crisp and clean appearance.