Halloween Decorations for Homes for Sale in Southeast Michigan?
Posted in Homes for Sale Southeast Michigan by Michigan Real Estate Expert on October 11th, 2010 The fall holidays are just around the corner, starting with the scariest day of the year – Halloween. You may have always enjoyed Halloween in the past, but the most frightening thought now might be, “I have a home for sale in Southeast Michigan! I can’t do Halloween right now!”
Sure, sure. Right, right.
Take a deep breath. Don’t panic. First, if the idea of Halloween or autumn decorations this year (versus before you had a home for sale in Southeast Michigan) freaks you out, you need the break anyway. Secondly, it’s the perfect opportunity to sell your house. Holiday decorations can help buyers imagine the decorations they might use for a warm, inviting atmosphere.
There is, however, a difference between decorating before you put your home on the market and decorating now. For example, don’t go overboard. You want potential buyers to enjoy a relaxing stroll through the house, not scream when the skeleton falls out of the closet.
Pumpkins
If you decide to decorate for Halloween rather than just an autumn theme, that’s okay. Pumpkins, used wisely, can draw attention to an area. However, growling faces are a thing of the past until your house is sold. Use harmless, happy pumpkin expressions to help build the overall cheerful holiday house-buying mood.
Candles
Forget about burning candles right now. The last thing you want is to have a candle fall over during negotiations and set the curtains on fire. It’s a sure bet the buyers will change their minds. Consider using flameless candles as a safer alternative. They’re even available in autumn scents such as Pumpkin Spice and Cinnamon Fusion.
Colors
You can use autumn colors to warm a room. A bowl of chrysanthemums and dried leaves will make a special touch in the bathroom, while pumpkin gourds can add warmth to a porch.
Because of the holidays coming up, autumn makes people nostalgic. For most, it brings thoughts of family and friends, pumpkins and turkey, fun and light-heartedness. A warm, inviting decorating scheme can further bring out that nostalgia, and get a SOLD sign put in front of your home for sale in Southeast Michigan.
If you’d like to sell your home before the holidays begin, I can help. Call me at 248-514-2640 or email me at info@NorthWoodwardHomes.com for more information.
Lee Morof
Associate Broker/Attorney
RE/MAX Showcase Homes
Birmingham, Michigan
www.NorthWoodwardHomes.com
info@NorthWoodwardHomes.com
Call: 248-514-2640
