ADRIANA DONOFRIO FOOTHILLS REAL ESTATE

Fall home sellers should see buyer activity remain strong as the prospect of higher mortgage rates provides incentive for end of year house hunting.

Get your autumn glow by adding seasonal accessories and displays to home staging preparations. Start with simple high impact ways to help buyers get a warm and fuzzy feeling about your property.

Add a little extra curb appeal on your porch and in your entryway with brightly colored pumpkins, fall wreaths, luminarias and lanterns to convey a warm welcome.

Accent the hearth of your home by setting out a don’t have a wood burning variety, a display of wood will create a visual of enjoying cool nights ahead.

Candles add instant ambiance and can be used generously especially for evening showings. Don’t stop with votives. Pillars and candlesticks of all sizes can adorn interior and exterior living spaces. Be careful not to leave burning candles unattended and use scented ones sparingly and for background effect only.

Lay throw blankets across furnishings for fall color and texture. Replace lighter fabrics for faux fur or wool to mix and match textures. Use accent pillows to punctuate a bed or chair with a dash of contrasting seasonal color.

Lighting is key at this time of the year with afternoon least bulbs for the maximum wattage allowable.

Fill oversized glass vases with natural branches of varied shapes and sizes and display baskets of those glorious cinnamon scented pinecones and colorful gourds and squash. Hang fall evergreen or dried wreaths on a front door, mantle or main window for a seasonal artichoke, squash or eggplants can take the place of the fruit bowl on dining or end tables.

Put out a coat rack, umbrella holder, or tray for shoes, especially if you expect houseguests to remove them while viewing your home. If the weather turns wet, these items will serve a practical purpose as well as lend some style to your entryway. Go for vintage pieces like a ceramic vase for umbrellas or an antique rack.

Build up the bar. Layer an attractive tray set with bottles of your favorite spirits and add a few glasses for drink the contents it adds a festive tone and helps buyers visualize how they can celebrate the season in your home.

Adriana Donofrio Podley Properties Glendora 626 926-9700 adrianad@podley.com