Selling Your Home During The Holidays - Decorating Tips To Help You Sell

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It's that time of year - holiday parties, gift-giving, and fresh snow. Okay, so it doesn't snow in San Diego. But with home prices in San Diego increasing, many are selling their homes this holiday season. And if you are selling, you might want to consider these tips to get buyers in the right spirit to buy your home. 

CLEAN AND STAGE
Staging your home can make a huge difference when selling your home. When people walk into your home, they want to invision it as their own. By decluttering your living space, you'll help buyers feel better when they walk through your home. However, if the rooms are already piled high with clutter, your reindeer collection is only going to add a sense of overcrowding. It's okay to put your favorite holiday decorations out, but try to keep the space clean.

COMPLEMENT YOUR PALETTE
Before you begin untangling your tinsel, make your holiday collection match your current decor. If your living room is painted a soft shade of red, ditch the red garland and opt for white snowflackes or silver ornaments. And if you've got an earthy color scheme already implemented in your home, choose rich tones. Cranberries, greens, and gold are always winners. 

GO LIGHT ON LIGHTS
This is always a tough one for homeowners. But when you're selling your home during the holiday season, skip the inflatable snowmans, the trees filled with lights, and the reindeer on the rooftop. Try to tone down any light displays while your home is on the market. Instead, use simple string lights to help play up your home's architecture. 

MIND THE TREE
A tall tree can help you show off the two-story great room. A skinny tree will help you save space if you live in an already small living room. 

CLEAR THE CLUTTER
Don't feel obligated to hang every ornament you own. Many people tend to use all the extra space they have in their home during the holidays, but remember - you want to make your home look as spacious as possible. Limit yourself when pulling out the holiday decorations. 

Just remember, as much as you miss your Santa figurines, perhaps with a bit of luck, you'll be celebrating next year's holidays in a new home! And don't worry - you can decorate that place with as many reindeers and ornaments you can get your hands on! 

Happy holiday decorating!

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