this type of photography, but the results are stunning and usually ends up in more showings and ultimately a higher sales price. We have all seen the yellow signs that say "We buy ugly houses" nailed to electrical poles. Rehabbers look for ugly houses so they can pay the least amount of money possible. Homebuyers looking for a deal - other than a "basement bargain" - do not. Creating curb appeal is essential to attracting interest in your home. How your home looks from the road is so persuasive that a well-prepared house may catch the attention of buyers who did not find the written description particularly compelling, whereas a neglected exterior can cause a buyer previously excited by the printed or online marketing or the listing's specific desired feature to cruise right on by. Try it. Go out into your street and look - I mean really look at your home and see if you can spot any imperfections. Is it appealing, pristine, and well kept, or are there necessary repairs that you have been putting off? After you've lived in a home for a while, you're not likely to examine it objectively or from the perspective of a homebuyer. But you must if you want to get the highest price possible for it! Listen to suggestions from real estate experts or potential home buyers about how you can make your house show better. If you ask your friends, they may or may not give you good advice as they may just tell you what you want to hear to avoid hurting your feelings. Always ask non-associated experts who typically won't mind telling you the truth and will tell you what is truly in your best interest. Then, take a drive around your neighborhood and surrounding area and see which homes whether for sale or not appeal to you. Go ahead and take notes as to why one home appeals to you versus others that do not. Well-tended homes with trimmed bushes, groomed lawns, attractive landscaping, and a "grand entrance" (discussed shortly) will be more impressive than homes
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