Decorating to Sell in November
Statistics show that the best time to sell a home is in the summer. Many families are eager to buy homes in the summer in preparation for the upcoming school year, which does bring higher demand. Many seller’s are looking to sell in the summer months for the same reasons, which brings higher supply to the market . So, how can a seller in November capitalize on selling their home with a market that has lower inventory and lower demand. Focus on the details!
When selling a home in November, set yourself apart by decorating for the season. Who doesn’t love to walk into a home with warm, fall colors and scents that bring back memories of past Thanksgivings at Grandma’s house. Let the buyer picture their future, hosting Thanksgiving parties for years to come in a home that screams tradition, love, joy and prosperity, with a hint of modern flair. Create an atmosphere for each home buyer that tours your house, making their heart say, “This is the one!”
With lower demand and lower supply during winter months, the extra details are what matter. Here are some ideas for setting your home apart in November.
1) Perfect colors for First Impressions
What colors do you think of when you think fall? Warm oranges, hues of deep yellows and reds, and browns come to mind. These colors are perfect for a fall first impression.
Decorate your doorstep extra special with various size gourds and breathtaking mums. Place an extra large, fall area rug under your welcome mat, so that the corners pop out and show with a hint of holiday decor.
2) Tease The Holidays
When selling in November, play on the buyer’s emotions. Create a cozy and festive mood. It’s easier than you think! You only need one or two special decorations to get it right. Decorate with flowers or fruit with bright seasonal colors to make any room feel warmer.
Did you know scents can initiate some of the strongest memories? Buy a scented candle or cinnamon plugin to bring back memories of Thanksgivings past.
3) Avoid Clutter At All Cost
November brings family and friends together to share meals and enjoy each other’s company. With that said, house parties or gatherings can also bring a lot of clutter to the home. Make sure you are proactive with showings and decluttering before buyer’s come to view your house. First impressions are everything and you want the buyer to feel like this is a space of peace. Clutter can also cause a home to seem smaller. Overall, decluttering your home before showings could be the difference of the buyer writing an offer or moving on to view other homes.
4) Professionally Priced Right
This cannot be stressed enough. The price sends a message to the buyers.
If a home is priced too low, the potential buyer may think that there is something wrong with the house. Pricing a home to low would also decrease your future buying power.
A house priced too high, could bring the risk of deterring buyers. Eventually this could cause you to need to drop the home in price, which may raise red flags to buyers.
The longer a house sits on the market, the less interest it receives. In our current market, a home priced right should have showings the first week of listing and an offer within the first few weeks.
5. Hire a Top Selling Agent
Choosing an experienced agent that knows your market, understands the best practices of advertising, excels in negotiation and prides themselves on honesty is extremely important.
Holiday’s can be stressful, adding a home sale in the mix can be even more stressful. Let us focus on the details of selling your home during November and you can enjoy your holiday festivities!
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