You have decided to leave your home on the market over the holidays, but what about 
decorations?
Personally I think many homes are at their most attractive when decorated for the holidays, but moderation is the key. Many people get great plaesure from festooning their home with lights and inflatible Christmas objects, but it is not a good ideas when your home is listed for sale. This is not the year to be the featured home on the "tacky light tour". A wreath on the door and perhaps candles in the windows is an understated and attractive touch.
Inside you may decorate your Charlottesville home as well, but again remember to use restraint. A home decorated for Christmas can give off a feeling of warmth and beauty. It is important to not have so many decorations that he home feels cluttered. Likewise do not get a huge tree unless you have an open dramatic space to put it in. You don't want to make the rooms appear smaller. And you will want to avoid decorations that are too personal. You want the buyer who is touring your home to imagine his family celebrating Christmas in the home.
If you have doubts about how much to decorate, consult with your Realtor as to what would be appropriate for you particular home. This is the perfect chance to use the beauty of the holidays to stage your Charlottesville home for sale.
