Don’t Spook Buyers
Selling Your Home During Halloween
October is pumpkin spice season, cozy sweater weather… and the month your neighbours compete for the scariest lawn on the block. But if your home is for sale, there’s one thing you don’t want to spook – potential buyers.
Think of it this way: they’re here to fall in love with your kitchen, not your 12-foot skeleton. Selling your home during Halloween is all about balance, keeping the cozy vibes without frightening away the people who could be making an offer.
Keep It “Fall Chic” Over “Haunted Mansion”
While skeleton armies, fake cobwebs, and motion-sensor ghouls are great for trick-or-treaters, they can make showings feel cramped or distracting. Stick to subtle, stylish touches like pumpkins, mums, and warm-toned wreaths. Think “Pinterest fall vibes,” not “haunted hayride.”
Selling your home during Halloween doesn’t mean skipping the fun – it just means leaning into décor that highlights your home instead of hiding it.
Get Your Photos Done Before the Bats Come Out
Love going big for Halloween? We get it. But for your listing photos, you’ll want your home looking timeless. Our team will help you capture all the right angles before the fake blood hits the driveway.
Photos are often the first impression buyers get. Make sure yours showcase the home itself, not the decorations.
Make Sure Buyers See Your House, Not Just Your Décor
Keep your curb appeal front and centre. Don’t let inflatable ghosts block your windows, walkways, or that gorgeous front door. Rake the leaves, sweep the porch, and make sure every detail says “well maintained.”
When you’re selling your home during Halloween, the small details outside can make a big difference inside.
Let the Kids Have Their Corner
We know – it’s hard to dampen a kid’s Halloween excitement. That’s why we suggest giving them one spot (like a single porch corner) where they can go all out. It keeps them happy and keeps the rest of your home showing-ready.
A Cozy Trick for Open Houses
Want to add a warm seasonal touch buyers will remember? Bake up a batch of pumpkin chocolate chip muffins and leave them out during your open house. It’s festive, inviting, and makes your home feel extra welcoming without distracting from the space itself.
Halloween Fun, Zero Buyer Fright
Selling your home during Halloween isn’t about skipping the fun – it’s about making sure the only thing that haunts buyers after the showing is the thought of losing your home to someone else.
At The Mullin Group, we make your home stand out for all the right reasons – whether it’s pumpkin season, snow season, or anything in between.
Want to enjoy the season while keeping your home showing-ready? Check out what’s happening locally:
There’s plenty of festive fun happening in Dufferin County without scaring away your buyers.