Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays

By FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/07/2008

The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers tend to be more serious, and competition is less fierce with fewer homes being actively marketed. First, decide if you really need to sell, really. Once you've committed to the challenge, don your gay apparel and follow these tips from FrontDoor.

Deck the halls, but don't go overboard.
Homes often look their best during the holidays, but sellers should be careful not to overdo it on the decor. Adornments that are too large or too many can crowd your home and distract buyers. Also, avoid offending buyers by opting for general fall and winter decorations rather than items with religious themes. 

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10 energy-efficient upgrades to do this weekend

By Kiplinger's

With winter approaching, try these 10 do-it-yourself weekend projects. They cost from $10 to about $250, money you should recoup with improved energy efficiency or when you sell your home.

You'll be saving cash and going green at the same time.

Replace your shower head

Estimated time: 15 minutes - Estimated cost: $10 to $60

Install a new WaterSense-labeled showerhead and you could save more than 2,300 gallons of water annually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Using less hot water will cut your energy bills, and your local utilities may offer a rebate, too. The EPA says that models labeled WaterSense still provide a satisfying shower. 

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