{"id":575,"date":"2019-10-14T15:08:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T14:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/blog\/?p=575"},"modified":"2019-10-15T14:27:14","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T13:27:14","slug":"selling-my-house-during-halloween-should-i-put-up-decorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/blog\/selling-my-house-during-halloween-should-i-put-up-decorations\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling My House during Halloween: Should I Put up Decorations?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As Halloween nears, it’s unquestionably a fun time to decorate your house and get it looking its scariest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, what\nif you\u2019re trying to sell your house? How far can you go with the Halloween\nd\u00e9cor? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selling your\nhouse over the holidays can be tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general\nrule, you should lean towards natural decoration\u2019s such as pumpkins, candles,\nscarecrows, corns and hay bales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are\nsome top tips to decorate your house over Halloween without haunting any\npotential buyers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean and declutter <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ensure you\ndeclutter and deep clean your house before putting out the Halloween\ndecorations. If you\u2019ve got lots of extra furniture and items lying around,\npiling on the Halloween d\u00e9cor may overcrowd your house making it appear\nundesirable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t overcrowd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t\novercrowd your house with decorations! Your trying to impress buyers with your\nhouse, and not your decoration skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going overboard\non the decoration can make your house look crowded and uninviting, putting off\npotential buyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example,\ndon\u2019t go overboard with the pumpkins, one or two is enough. You\u2019re trying to\nshow off your home and a house covered in ghost trails isn\u2019t really your home\nanymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treat the senses <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Autumnal scents\nare welcoming but use them carefully and avoid any artificial smells. Instead\ntry creating a natural and inviting smell. E.g. Simmer vanilla and cinnamon over\nthe oven or hang rosemary around the house. Light autumn-scented candles such\nas pumpkin spice to give your house that seasonal feel. However, make sure you\nnever leave a candle unattended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, no matter how many pumpkin pies you bake, it won\u2019t cover the smell of dirt or cat litter. Make sure you refer to tip 1 and clean first! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a\ngreat technique giving your home that cosy and homely vibe, which attracts many\nbuyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go for class <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the best\nimpression, make sure your Halloween decorations look smart and aren\u2019t tacky. Try\nto avoid the bright orange plastic pumpkins and fake cobwebs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead\nbeautify your house, with decorations that complement your existing colours.\nSo, if your home is done up with a warm, earthy colour pallet lean towards\ngold, forest green and red d\u00e9cor.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore,\nif you\u2019re using real flowers and pumpkins, make sure to keep them looking\nfresh. Buyers don\u2019t want to see (or smell) decorations that are rotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decorate to accentuate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When selling\nyour house, you want to show off its selling points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, use your\nHalloween decorations strategically and highlight certain areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n