Christmas Decoration Ideas To Draw In Buyers

With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are on the verge of putting our decorations up but what if your house is on the market or that ‘for sale’ sign is on order? Do you go all out and ‘deck the halls’ or reign(deer) it in?

Nobody wants to endure a drab, lacklustre property over the festive season, whether you’re currently living in it or viewing it, but if you’re looking to sell up, you may want to take some of it down. Previous research from Bankrate revealed that 60% of both buyers and renters have been put off a potential property by the choice of Christmas decorations.

The top five decoration deterrents were cited as large inflatables, electrical Christmas characters, religious statues and scenes, garish and glittered internal décors, and excessive external lights.

That means your 10ft waving Santa and his light-up reindeer will need to stay firmly in the loft and tacky tinsel consigned to the bin. That doesn’t mean, however, every ounce of Christmas needs to be banished. To get the balance right, you should focus on simple sparkle that is sure to sell. Here’s some decorating ideas that will put purchasers in the right frame of festive mind:-

It’ll be all-white

Psychedelic, flashing and multi-coloured light displays can be a bit too much. Tone it down by choosing white or warm white lights and put them on a more calming fade or static setting when viewings are expected. This goes for your tree and external lights.

Size matters

If you normally cram a 12ft tree into the corner of your slightly cramped living room, don’t. Opt for a smaller tree that still oozes Christmas charm but showcases the space around it. Make sure it’s not blocking any natural light from nearby windows or hiding any particular features of the room, such as an ornate fireplace or wall detailing.

Classic and complementary

Avoid displaying anything and everything Christmas related with no real theme or colour scheme. Sad though it may be, leave the children’s handmade decorations until next year and go for more traditional accessories like holly, ivy, pine cones, fir garlands and plain door wreaths. Also pick metallic pieces, which pair well with most palettes and look really stylish.   

Remove the presence….

…of presents and cards for that matter, as these can instantly make a room feel chaotic. While it can be really exciting to see the presents pile up beneath the tree, it will automatically look cluttered. Keeping them locked away until the big day will deter sneak peaks and it’s a good security measure too.

Scents and sounds

Forgetting the butcher, if you’re a baker or candlestick maker then there is no reason to stop your crafts at Christmas just because your home is on the market. The smell of freshly baked minced pies, mulled wine and cinnamon candles won’t cause buyers to turn their noses up. As long as you keep smells to a minimum, it can actually be very welcoming. As for sound? The motion-censor singing polar or disco dancing elf? Not this time.

Christmas is traditionally a great time to sell as only serious and highly motivated buyers are generally searching. If you’re looking to get your home on the market before Christmas, give the friendly White & Brooks team a call.