While the holiday season is slower for real estate, you may have better luck than you think when you sell a house at this time of year. When you do attract buyers, you can rest assured that they’re highly motivated and serious about buying a home. Use the holidays to your advantage by creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for showings.

How to Decorate to Sell a House During the Holidays

1. Don’t Overdo It

While you should include holiday decor when staging to sell a house, don’t choose overwhelming decorations. Also, don’t cover your front lawn in inflatable snowmen or drown your house in lights as this can detract from the features of the house itself. You should also mind your current home decor when choosing holiday decorations. Choose colors that compliment your existing pieces rather than clash with them.

2. Accentuate the Selling Points

Make sure the decorations don’t block selling points such as stained glass windows, stairs, or fireplace mantels. Instead, accentuate the features in your home subtly by hanging mistletoe in a doorway or displaying a menorah in a window with a beautiful view.

3. Keep It Neutral

You don’t want to alienate potential buyers by filling your home with religious decorations. Avoid focusing too much on your religion and keep the decor tailored to appeal to anyone. You can always put the religious items away during showings and put it back out for your family to enjoy later.

4. Choose the Right Tree

Make sure to pick a tree that’s the right size for your space. A Christmas tree that’s too large will make the room seem smaller in comparison, which is not what you want when trying to sell a house. You may also want to choose cohesive decorations for your tree to make your home look professionally staged.

5. Make It Feel Cozy

While you don’t want the ornamentation to be overwhelming, you want potential buyers to feel cozy inside. Add a few subtle items such as evergreen wreaths or a bowl of pinecones. On the days of your showings, you can also put out a plate of cookies and simmer apple cider on the stove to help you sell your house.

If you’re looking to sell a house during the holidays, get professional help by contacting Mary Vann of Coldwell Banker Gundaker in Kirkwood, MO. This real estate agent has more than 20 years of experience helping people buy and sell homes throughout the greater St. Louis area. She stays up to date on the current housing market and knows all the best tricks to help your home sell quickly. Learn more online or by calling the office at (314) 574-3030.