of the house itself stick out a lot more than you’d think. Potential buyers may quickly drive by your home or park out front to see it for the first time, envisioning themselves driving up to the curb. Good drive-by appeal is essential. You want prospects to feel comfortable stopping, looking at the home, and thinking to themselves "I could live here." Keep windows and front door in pristine condition. You’ll also need to touch up your garage. The home’s exterior will need to be neatened up with touches such as painting the door and trim. “Lived in” is not the look that you’re going for. Ensure the exterior has fresh paint, the lawn is well-manicured, your windows are washed, and that you don’t have any dead flowers in your garden. Bring in a professional to assess what needs to be done on your roof, such as re-shingling. If your roof needs repairs that you just can’t do prior to listing, get reputable quotes for the price of the work and deduct that cost from the sale price. Make sure you tell propsective buyers that you made this deduction and leave the quotes visible for inspection during home tours. This method is usually convenient for both the buyer and seller, putting the buyer at ease, knowing they can have items repaired and upgraded, should they wish to do so. Even better, it makes buyers feel you are thinking in their shoes and are being honest.
LEVERAGING CURB APPEAL
When it’s time to sell your home, don’t skimp on the smaller details when you can use curb appeal to your advantage and get more out of the closing price. By having your home in its most pristine condition, inside and out, you’ll seal the deal in no time. Image is literally everything, and the exterior of the home matters just as much as the interior.
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