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November 10, 2022 by
No bones about it. The key to decorating for Halloween for a home on the market is to keep things subtle.Vampires aren’t my usual subject, but when they become prominent in Halloween curb appeal, well, it’s time for wicked ways to stage a house that “haunts well”.My best advise is to keep the majority of the Halloween decor outside. Going overboard may make buyers feel like they’re going in a haunted house – scaring away more than you attract.It’s not that harrowing to conjure up the perfect mix of classy and Halloween-y with bewitching results. Because on Halloween, you only get one chance to make the “worst” impression.
Pumpkins and gourds and mums…oh my!Pumpkins, mums, and gourds are some of the most popular additions to the exterior of a home. These are inexpensive, colourful and easily available. Buyers will go batty over them.One of the best things about pumpkins is that you can put them on the porch, on the front steps, in the yard, going up the driveway or lining the walkway.


The devil’s in the detailsTo keep the autumnal Halloween vibes alive, go for the deep browns, rust oranges, and greens in a fall foliage wreath instead of flashy purples and blacks to create a “frightfully friendly” welcome.


Watch your stepThink more “chic” than “creep”. Although it’s for Halloween, keep it neutral and classy, rather than quirky and humorous to upgrade the aesthetic of the home.


Show your spirit(s)Is there entryway seating? Instead of Halloween-ify the foyer, skip the spooky decor. Opt instead for a classic fall front porch for folks who may be sensitive to scares or aren’t fans of Halloween’s more macabre aspects altogether. Planters filled with a a battery candle lantern and an assortment of pumpkins, gourds and fall foliage will suit the season.


Screamin’ great lightingFollowing pumpkins, lights are probably the next-most spooktacular item to display, adding a great vibe to the Halloween aesthetic. Lighting has a huge impact on curb appeal, especially now that the days are getting shorter. These can be string lights strung from an entrance-way, along a fence, framing a door, wrapped around bushes or pillars, or lights around a group of pumpkins to ensnare buyers, ghostly or not.

Baby spiders sold separately. Happy Halloween Selling!
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