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How to prep your home for selling during the holidays.

How to prep your home for selling during the holidays

With the holidays just around the corner, you may be wondering if it's worth it to try and sell your home during this festive time of year. The answer is a resounding yes! Although there may be fewer buyers searching for homes during the holidays, the buyers who are looking are generally more serious about making a purchase. If you're considering putting your home on the market during this holiday season, there are a few things you should do to make sure it's in tip-top shape.



One of the most important things you can do to prep your home for selling during the holidays is to make sure it's clean, both inside and out. Consider hiring a professional cleaning company to give your home a deep clean before putting it on the market. This will ensure that all of those pesky dust bunnies are taken care of and that your home sparkles from top to bottom. Once your home is clean, take a good look around and declutter as much as possible. Remember, potential buyers want to be able to envision themselves living in your home, and cluttered rooms can be a turn-off. If you have any holiday decorations up, now is the time to take them down. You want buyers coming into your home feeling calm and relaxed, not overwhelmed by holiday cheer.



In addition to decluttering and making sure your home is clean, there are a few other things you should do to prepare for selling during the holidays:

• Make sure all of your light fixtures are in working order and that all of your light bulbs are replaced with new ones. • Open up all of your curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. • Create inviting spaces in each room by arranging furniture in a way that's pleasing to the eye and makes good use of the space. • Depersonalize by taking down family photos and replacing them with neutral art or decor.

You want potential buyers coming into your holiday-ready home feeling like they could see themselves living there—and that's exactly what following these simple tips will help you achieve!



Selling your home during the holidays may seem like a daunting task, but with just a little bit of extra prep work, you can be well on your way to finding the perfect buyer for your property. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!