approachable. Unruly landscaping interferes with home buyers walking up and diminish the inviting look. · Try a fresh coat of exterior paint; faded or chipping paint, siding, or trim will always detract from curb appeal. This simple upgrade is well worth the cost. · Power washing the windows, walkways, and driveway can be almost as effective as repainting, at a much lower cost. Power washers are easily rented from hardware stores. · Adding some stone or stone veneer to the face of the home is an inexpensive way to instantly update your home, if it complements the design. · Add a “smart” doorbell, if you reside in a stand alone home. Eight of 10 home doorbells are outdated or not working, so if you invest $200 in a doorbell equipped with a camera and speaker, you will gain the approval of home shoppers who are looking for security measures. Curb appeal is one of the most essential elements in selling your home quickly and successfully. If you put money into cleaning your home, buyers will be far more likely to want to look further inside. Your home’s curb appeal draws buyers in, maintains their interest, and sets your home apart from the competition. Remember that unless you are willing to lower your home’s price well below market value, prospective homebuyers typically won’t want to take on a major renovation project.
Sylvia's Pro Tip: When getting your home ready to sell, ask yourself as a prospective buyer "would I call this home?"
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