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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. Let them do their thing to enjoy the final Christmas in their home.

Nov 27, 2016 05:09 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Lets just get it done is the focus.....

Nov 27, 2016 05:29 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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I would much rather see them put the house on the market in January

Nov 27, 2016 04:44 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Festive but not cluttered.

Nov 28, 2016 06:19 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

It's all good IMO - what works for them is fine

Nov 27, 2016 06:59 PM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I actually encourage my sellers to make their house look like a Postcard ... something that will invite the buyers in so they can see what their house "could" look like during the holidays.  Works for me.

Nov 27, 2016 05:35 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

If a home is for sale, yes, keep the decor to a minimum so the potential buyers can SEE the home.

Nov 29, 2016 02:39 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No. It's still their home, and they can celebrate whatever Christmas traditions they want to.

Nov 29, 2016 03:33 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Oh yes.  I remind for all decorating holidays, Christmas, Easter & Halloween that buyers need to see the house and I recommend that they don't decorate at all.

Nov 28, 2016 06:50 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not always

Nov 28, 2016 05:24 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

yes

Nov 28, 2016 01:06 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Suggestion but I know I would not!

Nov 28, 2016 11:46 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Some decorations look festive, I have not seen it overdone in homes for sale.

Nov 28, 2016 07:43 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Bob,

I would if it was really crazy.  A

Nov 28, 2016 07:23 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Bob "RealMan" Timm I would advise them to enjoy the holiday.

Nov 28, 2016 06:38 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

If possible, yes.

Nov 28, 2016 06:05 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Make sure the home is presentable at all times

Nov 28, 2016 05:55 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Let them do what they want as long as all rooms are viewable and halls passable!

Nov 28, 2016 05:54 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I advise putting up what you know you can take down in a hurry along with packing your stuff.

I've even provided the five foot  wreath for placement on the side of the house as a substitute for their Griswald intention.

For the right style house the single candle in the windows, small wreath on front door, is all that is needed.

 

Nov 28, 2016 05:51 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

It can be difficult so coaching sellers is adviseable.

Nov 28, 2016 05:44 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No, tis the season.

Nov 28, 2016 05:37 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

you are so right

Nov 28, 2016 05:34 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

It's in their listing agreement.  No compliance?  TOM!

Nov 28, 2016 05:16 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I do not, but do tell sellers what to expect when list their home or have their home listed during Christmas

Nov 28, 2016 05:13 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes I do actually. Less is more.

Nov 28, 2016 05:12 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

right....decorations must be tastefully done...inside AND outside....

Nov 28, 2016 05:12 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Absolutely... it should not look as if Christmas threw up all over the home when a home is for sale.

Nov 28, 2016 04:17 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Bob "RealMan" Timm - if it works… why not?

If it does not, try it out...lol!

Nov 27, 2016 11:51 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends on the client.   Some do not need a reason to be "over the top" regardless of the season.  

Nov 27, 2016 10:31 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I haven't had to deal with this issue. It's just never come up for me. 

Nov 27, 2016 09:52 PM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

No, I have never done that, and most homes here in our niche (age-restricted community) do minimal decorating Bob "RealMan" Timm.  Either they are not back in town until after the Holidays (the snowbirds), they cannot physically do much and don't hire someone else to do their decorating, or they do not celebrate Christmas.  Now us, on the other hand, do the tiny white lights, have the inside and outside Christmas trees also with lights, and do celebrate in that manner.  I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Nov 27, 2016 09:50 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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It's not an issue for me right now but I have had discussions in the past. In general, avoiding the clutter is smart, with holiday decorations being no different than daily life stuff. Not everyone celebrates Christmas so be mindful of that, too!

Nov 27, 2016 09:09 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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It can be tough to get clients to focus this time of year.

Nov 27, 2016 08:50 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do suggest they keep it simple and keep in mind that the house is on the market.

Nov 27, 2016 07:49 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Many sellers in my market do not celebrate Christmas.

Nov 27, 2016 07:23 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I recommend to eleminate clutter year round.

Nov 27, 2016 07:04 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I always ask to make it tasteful and less is more!

Nov 27, 2016 06:46 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

No, I would suggest they don't over do the decorations.

Nov 27, 2016 06:34 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Yes, tastefully done is what I recommend - definitely not overdone! 

Nov 27, 2016 06:32 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I think, everyone likes Christmas lights and decorations, especially holiday aroma. But of course, some can go a bit much with decorations:) 

Nov 27, 2016 06:08 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Staging should be extremely important for all sellers, regardless of the season. If they can't "help themselves," perhaps waiting until after the holiday to list?

Nov 27, 2016 04:50 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     I have already heard enough "Jingle Bells" to last until NEXT Christmas, thank you.  Turn it off, turn it down!

Nov 27, 2016 04:45 PM