Q and A with Nate and Jamie

Decorations and Selling

Laura and her husband recently put their house up for sale, just as the holiday season is approaching. Do they have to play Scrooge this year or can they have some decorations without ruining their chances of selling?

"I don't think you have to look like you're skipping the holiday, by any means," Nate says. However, he says it's a good idea to stick with tasteful decorations like white lights on the tree, all gold or silver ornaments, and white candles.

"When there are tons of things going around, it can conceal the architectural characteristics of the home," he says.