selling your home for more. First impressions are powerful. Curb appeal is such a powerful selling tool that your well-prepared house may even catch the attention of buyers who weren’t attracted by the written description of your home.
HOW CURB APPEAL AFFECTS YOUR SALE
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 demonstrate your high standards and show that you take pride in the property’s aesthetics. The outside appearance of your property should serve as an invitation to come inside. When you drive up to your home, take a hard, objective look and do some inventory on the items 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 just an afternoon.
A WELCOMING WALKWAY
The pathway, landing, and your front door should all blend together to provide an appealing journey from your street or driveway up to your house. Incorporating too much in the way of lawn decoration will make your walkway look cluttered and disorganized. Go easy on the decorations and lawn ornaments. Low-cost investments like power-washing the house and concrete, repainting trim, and enhancing landscaping add to your home’s curb appeal. The goal here is to get more money for your home. Home buyers generally aren’t interested in a property that needs work (unless you don’t mind selling it below market value).
CREATE A GRAND ENTRANCE
Impressing the home shopper at the front door is an important aspect of curb appeal. You want them to feel safe and secure when
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