The general rule for selling your house during the holidays has been: Don’t decorate too much because it could be a turnoff to buyers who don’t share your faith or can’t see past the decorations to appreciate the house’s attributes.

Some real estate agents might even advise you to take your house off the market over the holidays. And if you must keep it listed, then please don’t put a huge inflatable Santa on your front lawn.

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