"Decorate or not?" - this is the question for Princeton real estate sellers

Are you a home seller in the Princeton area? With the Thanksgiving holidays over and your home on the market you may wonder if this year you should decorate for holidays.

You probably heard the advice of “keeping things neutral” and avoiding excessive display of religious items in your home, as it can turn prospective buyers off.  I generally agree with this advice except for this one time of the year.

I think you should decorate for the holidays. I would still caution against “excessive” decorating. I would not suggest displaying big nativity scenes or huge menorahs in the front yard, but anything done tastefully – go ahead, have fun and do it.

Here are my reasons for seemingly contradicting myself. First reason is the most important – a home decorated for the holidays looks more appealing to the buyers regardless of their religion. Why? Because it allows them to imagine the lifestyle focused on family, warmth, giving and happiness. Don’t we all want to live in homes like that?

Secondly, it gives you a chance to focus on things that are important to you and as such reduce your stress related to home selling. Isn’t that a great double purpose reason?

Decorating your home now gives you a perfect opportunity to showcase it in it’s best light. Follow the lead of the magazines and make sure to display your home in all it’s holiday glory - retake the pictures and update them on the MLS and other marketing materials.

You have put a lot of effort into selling your home already – enjoy the holiday season, stay positive and decorate. Buyers looking for homes for sale in the Princeton area may be already picturing themselves in your home next season.

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