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Would you remove Halloween decorations before a house viewing?

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PearlJamily · 04/10/2023 16:54

House has been on the market since early summer so haven't been expecting a viewing any time soon. So I've let the kids put some Halloween decs up and of course I've now got a viewing in 2 days ha! Would you remove the decs before the viewing? It's a large family home so I wouldn't be expecting anyone without kids to be viewing it and there's nothing I would say is offensive- just some bats and cobwebs etc in the windows Grin

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TerfTalking · 04/10/2023 20:22

They’re distracting. Whilst it wouldn’t stop me buying if I could see the potential, the reality is, if it’s not flying off the agents shelves don’t make it harder to sell.

BlueMongoose · 04/10/2023 21:03

I think some viewers will find it difficult to see themselves in a house covered with 'stuff'. If you want to sell, you need a buyer to be thinking about themselves and their things in the house. But if it just a few bits and pieces, it's probably okay for all but the most minimalist buyers.
If there is much of it, but you're selling a family house to an untidy family, it may still work. Otherwise, I'd advise against it.
Selling a house for the best price means you need to appeal to as many potential buyers as possible, remember. We bought a family sized house but have no kids, just 3 adults, however, 2 of us work from home and need workrooms and storerooms for our work 'stuff'.

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