If you are showing your home this fall to homebuyers eager to nestle in before the holidays, start by staging with seasonal accessories and displays.

Add a little extra curb appeal on your front porch and entryway with brightly colored pots of mums, pumpkins, and lanterns.

Tie a simple fall wreath on the front door with a decorative bow for a welcoming touch.

Pick from the bounty of nature’s Indian summer harvest to accessorize interior rooms. Fill oversized glass vases with branches of varied shapes and sizes, or display baskets of cinnamon scented pinecones or colorful gourds.

The Farm Store at Cal Poly Pomona has a large assortment of home grown fall decor items this month. If you’ve had enough of bright orange pumpkins, calm things down with heirloom varieties in muted colors.

Arrangements of seasonal veggies such as artichoke, squash or eggplants can take the place of the fruit bowl on dining or end tables. Succulents are often at their best in fall, when their coral, gold and magenta blooms play off harvest colors on the patio.

Make the fireplace a focal point by decorating the mantle and hearth with fall accessories. Even if you don’t have a wood burning fireplace, a display of wood next to the firebox creates a visual of how to enjoy cool nights ahead.

Arrange candles on the mantle and other areas around the home to add seasonal ambiance. Votives are great but don’t be afraid to mix pillars of all sizes in hurricane lamps. Use scented candles sparingly with fall scents of apple pie, pumpkin or cinnamon.

During shorter fall days, keep drapes and blinds open to bring in as much natural light as possible, and add extra floor or tabletop lamps, if necessary, to keep your home well illuminated for showings.

Get a warm and cozy feel by changing out decorative pillows and throw blankets to a fall theme. Replace lighter fabrics for heavier ones like faux fur or wool. Lay a throw blanket or two across furnishings for extra color and texture.

Dress the dining table with a festive touch and a nod to the holiday entertaining season ahead. Add accent plates in rich fall colors, nature-inspired accessories or elegant pumpkins in shimmering metallic finishes.

Build up the bar and display an attractive tray set with bottles of your favorite spirits and crystal stemware to help potential homebuyers envision future celebrations in your home.

Adriana Donofrio deasypennerpodley Glendora (626) 926-9700 adonofrio@dppre.com