the backyard every summer enjoying the weather and all that life offers; so prepare your backyard in top condition, not just your curb.
YOUR DRIVE-BY AP RIVE-BY APPEAL
Potential buyers will quickly drive by your home or park out front and see it for the first time. To ensure that your home has good drive-by appeal, keep windows and the front door in pristine condition. Most sellers find a need to tend to the garage. The exterior will need to be freshened, like painting the door. When taking a quick drive by to check out a home, minor details of the house itself stick out. If your home is currently on the market, ensure that the exterior of your home has fresh paint, the lawn is well manicured without looking too high maintenance, your windows are washed, and that you do not have any dead flowers in your garden. This is also a good time to trim or prune trees.
DON'T FORGET THE ROOF!
Roofs are selling points, no-sale points, and bargain chips in negotiations. Optimally, your roof is within five- to ten-years old. Buyers do not want to buy a home that is going to require as expensive a maintenance item right off the bat. Buyers will expect a roof over their head that is in good condition. Bring in a roofing professional prior to listing the home who can tell you exactly what needs to be done, such as re-shingling. They can make small improvements to enhance appearance and repair areas of neglect. Gutters, particularly box gutters on older houses, must be in good repair. Be prepared to calculate repairs in your listing price, but do not expect to get dollar-for-dollar back on
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