CURB APPEAL GREATLY AFFECTS THE SALE A potential buyer is looking for signs indicating how well the home has been cared for and maintained over a long period, and can be influenced by signs showing the type of homeowner currently living there. Beyond aesthetics, the buyer is looking for evidence of wear, tear, and neglect. Packaging sells! Starting at the curb, a well-manicured lawn and fresh appearance of the exterior demonstrates that the homeowner is up to an appealing standard, and shows that the current homeowner takes pride in the property’s aesthetics. The outside appearance of your property should serve as an invitation to come inside. Potential home buyers are drawn to welcoming entries and uncluttered yards, and will assume that the home is neglected on the inside as well as the outside if met with peeled paint and dead or unkempt lawns. Many buyers shop online first to see photos of the interior and the exterior. Having good curb appeal and attractive photos posted within your ad will help to interest buyers right away, so that they’ll make an appointment with your real estate agent to come see your home. Keep in mind that even if the interior of your home is up- to-date, in good repair, with perfect plumbing and electrical work, and is decorated nicely for appeal, the exterior and curb appeal of your home will influence a buyer’s decision before they even enter the house. When you drive up to your home, take a hard, objective look and inventory the things that need attention. With simple improvements like weeding, trimming, window washing, and decluttering the yard and garage, you can improve the appearance of your home in an afternoon.
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