Keller Williams Realty Sewickley hosting inaugural Christmas Home Tour

For the first time, Keller Williams Realty Sewickley Division is hosting a Christmas Home Tour.

From 4-8 p.m. Dec. 11, attendees will get a chance to check out five Sewickley-area properties decorated for the holidays.

The styles of the homes vary, according to Lisa Kunkel, a Keller Williams Sewickley real estate agent and one of the event coordinators.

“We looked through the area and picked some of the houses that we thought were interesting, architecturally or historically. We nominated houses based on our selections and asked if they would like to participate,” Kunkel said.

The event begins at the Keller Williams Sewickley office, 417 Walnut St., behind Crazy Mocha, where attendees will receive a route map. Some homes are only available to be viewed outside, but others will welcome guests inside.

One of the homes that will open its doors is that of Terriane and Jim Grant. For them, it’s all about spreading joy to the community.

”You can find your Christmas magic here just like our now-grown six kids did for many years,” Terriane Grant said.

None of the homes are currently on the market.

The event is covid aware – masks will be provided to attendees, as will booties for wearing inside the homes that are welcoming folks indoors. “We’ve asked each homeowner what their preference is,” Kunkel said.

The event benefits Light of Life Rescue Mission. A basket raffle and an Elf on the Shelf fundraiser will help increase the donation. Kunkel said that for every person who spots the Elf on the Shelf on the tour, “a generous affiliate will donate $1 to Light of Life.”

Only 200 tickets will be sold so as not to overwhelm the homeowners. Attendees will be divided into five groups, which will also help make traffic on the tour manageable.

And, some Sewickley area merchants are offering coupons or specials to those who attend.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased on kwstour.com.