Happy Passover and Easter! Like with any holiday, if you’re selling, go for tasteful seasonal staging

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | April 8, 2009

I’m still hunting for that perfect home to buy, and my real estate agent hit a snag when trying to make our home tour appointments for this weekend — it’s Passover and Easter and no one is available! Now, I’m Catholic (albeit a non-practicing one, but still Catholic), but I’m still bummed. After all, I’m too old to dye and look for Easter eggs and my family is all on the West Coast.

That said, your friends at FrontDoor want to you wish you a wonderful Passover and Easter, whether you celebrate these holidays or not.

If you happen to be selling your home right now, go for tasteful seasonal staging! Like Thanksgiving and Christmas, holidays give you the opportunity to add warmth and create that real feeling of “home” that can be missing with standard staging. Plant bright beautiful flowers in your front yard for Easter or showcase your grill and outdoor patio around Independence Day.

Put away personal knick-knacks and tone down the religious decor so potential buyers can envision themselves in the space. You don’t want to distract them.

For instance, your favorite Easter bunny chandelier that Aunt Martha gave you may not appeal to most buyers, but a bunny statue in your garden can be a cute touch. Read more helpful staging tips for the holidays.

Staging your home right is critical to creating a great first and lasting impression for buyers. It can mean the difference between you getting an offer or none at all. Remember to clean, declutter and highlight your home’s best features. And get more expert tips and advice in FrontDoor’s Home Selling Guide.

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