carries over to virtual home shoppers. Having good curb appeal and attractive photos posted within your ad will ensure that you engage buyers straight away, so they will make an appointment with you or your real estate agent to come see your home. An unattractive home photo is easier to scroll past than bother investigating further, so make sure your house looks like it’s worth clicking on. Even if the interior of the house is kept up-to-date with repairs, has perfect plumbing and electrical work, and is decorated nicely for appeal, the exterior and curb appeal of your home will have an enormous influence on a buyer’s decision within the first minutes.
A WELCOMING WALKWAY
The pathway to your front door serves as an ambassador for the home. Make it beautiful and pleasant to look at. The walkway serves as the path to the home, and ensuring that it is as attractive as the rest of the property will gain points with buyers. The pathway, landing, and front door should blend together to provide an appealing journey from your street or driveway to your house. For example, if the home’s style is Georgian, Greek Revival, or Colonial, a straight path that goes from the sidewalk straight to door is recommended. With a straight path boring concrete can be avoided by decorating the lane with flower pots or beds. Too much will make your walkway look cluttered and disorganized, though, so keep a decent balance, keep it elegant, and do not go overboard. Whatever you decide to do with your walkway, always ensure that there is no overgrowth around the concrete or wood. Furthermore, go easy on the decorations and lawn ornaments. A few are a cute, fun idea that helps to make gardens and walkways pop. An entire army of them is a terrible idea. Instead, keep a limit of three to five, depending on how big your walkway is and how well they blend in with flowers, rocks, trees, and other aesthetic
81
Powered by FlippingBook