Curb Appeal

Whether you are buying or selling, the curb appeal of a property is important to consider. If you are selling, the sale of your home can depend a great deal on whether or not it is attractive to prospective buyers. As a buyer, you may need to sell your home in the future and need to consider its appeal to future buyers.

What is curb appeal? Simply put, it is anything visible to a prospective buyer from the street that makes them want to see more of the house, making it a powerful force in attracting potential buyers to your home. But how do you ensure that your house is as attractive as possible? Here are some simple places to start:

Keep the lawn mowed and bushes trimmed.
Place planters of flowers or hanging baskets on the porch.
Keep flowerbeds weeded and freshly mulched.
Front door should be clean or freshly painted and all hardware working properly.
Consider painting your home’s exterior for a fresh look.
Give everything a good scrub: windows, patio furniture, driveway and sidewalks.
Finally, make sure they can find your house by ensuring your house numbers are visible, your mailbox is in excellent condition, and that all porch and outside lights are working properly.

Many times buyers will do a drive-by your home to get an indication of how well the home has been treated or maintained and also look at the neighborhood to see if it is acceptable to them. Having your home presented at its best on the exterior improves your chances of enticing those buyers to see the inside as well.

These are just a few ideas to get you started in preparation for selling your home. Once the home is ready to be put up for sale, it can be listed on my website, where it can get the attention of thousands of prospective buyers. I'd love to sit down and talk with you on other strategies for marketing your home.

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