It’s the time of year when spooks and goblins rule the night, while candy ruins the stomach. Your home is strung with witch lights, gravestone markers dot your front yard and Casper the Ghost greets visitors at the door. How will potential buyers take your home seriously when your kids insisted on decorating for the holiday? Never fear. Buyers looking this time of year tend to be more serious, but don’t scare them away. I have a few suggestions for you to help sell your home during Halloween.
In general, you won’t want to put up spooky Halloween decorations until the night of Halloween and make sure to take them down the next morning. Instead, it’s alright to put up seasonal decorations, such as pumpkins, bright leaves, or colorful corn cobs. That way, no one gets offended and you can keep them up for weeks to feel the spirit of the season. And as we all know in this day and age it literally takes nothing to offend people these days.If you are into Halloween and you also have your home for sale just keep your Halloween decorations in check. Think moderation. A pumpkin or two is always in. Stick to a few special decorations rather than go wild.
Just remember too much ghoulish distraction indoors will make the buyers feel as if they are touring a haunted home rather than a home for sale. I am Greg Rosen, a Realtor with Pacific Pioneer Real Estate in Oregon.