Top 7 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays

The Holidays are upon us... here's 7 tips you should keep in mind.

1) Maintain the Curb Appeal

It's easy to neglect the outside of your home when the weather frightful, but curb appeal is just as important in the fall and winter as it is in the summer. Keep the leaves raked and the sidewalks and driveway clear of snow.

2) Add a Wreath

Adding a seasonal wreath to the front door is a great way to make a positive first impression. A fall inspired wreath will carry you through Thanksgiving and then it's a good time to switch to an evergreen wreath with a bow. A wreath made from live branches can be messy so artificial is the way to go.

3) Keep It Cozy

It's cold outside, you want your Buyers to be comfortable so crank up the heat. Soft music in the background and a plate of fresh baked cookies will make your Buyer feel right at home.

4) Decorate for the Holidays

Feel free to decorate, but keep it simple. It is very important to not cover up features that may help sell your home.n In place of the traditional floor to ceiling tree, use a table-top tree with just a few gifts around it.

5) Holiday Scents

Cinnamon, Spice and everything nice... a hint of holiday in the air stirs emotion and gives the feeling of Home.

6) Be Safety Conscious

Keep ice-melt on hand to ensure safe walks and driveway. Never leave candles burning unattended.

7) Choose the Right Real Estate Agent

The right agent will be available when you need them and help ease the stress so you can enjoy this wonderful time of year.

Remember too, Buyers looking during the Holidays tend to be serious about making a purchase ina short time frame. Also, many Sellers withdraw their homes from the market during the Holidays so your competition is reduced.

I hope you found these 7 Tips helpful and better yet; change that For Sale sign into SOLD. I'm always available to answer questions or share more Tips, so just give me a call or send me an email: Bob Edwards/Coldwell Banker - the Real Estate Group (920) 202-2431 or bedwards@coldwellhomes.com