Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Curb Appeal When Selling a Home

Is the interior or the exterior more important when selling a house? Before buyers decide to go in, they will look at how appealing your home is by driving by. While the inside of a home is important, sellers make a big mistake when they neglect the exterior. Curb appeal is often a potential buyer’s first impression of a home. If you’re selling your home or about to, how can you quickly and effectively tackle the outdoor appeal? Here are some tips:

1. Start with the Front Door. A new entry door consistently ranks as one of the best projects in home repairs, yielding an increase in home value that’s greater than the costs to install one. To make the door especially captivating, consider painting it a bold, pleasing color that will grab attention and add charm.

2. Make Any Necessary Repairs. Is the window cracked or the front doorbell busted? Fix that! Buyers want turnkey, move-in-properties, and that means they want properties with repairs already done.

3. Landscaping. From mowing the lawn to pulling weeds, make sure you’re keeping up with your outdoor landscaping so that your home looks presentable and well cared for at all times. Landscape lighting can make all the difference in terms of how a home looks, so make an investment in attractive lighting options that illuminate and add interest to your property.

4. Touch Up Paint. Repaint the exterior or at least touch up problem areas. Another idea is to paint the trim a new color that creates either a nice complement or contrast to your home’s overall look.

5. Make Over the Mailbox. You might not think a mailbox matters much, but it’s yet another one of those little details that can add up together to make a strong impression on a buyer.

6. Add Outdoor Furniture. From rocking chairs on the front porch to an outdoor patio set on the back deck, outdoor furniture creates outdoor living spaces that expand your home’s appeal. Whether or not you include these pieces with the home sale, setting them up is a great way to stage your home for greater resale value.

The bottom line when it comes to curb appeal is that a little investment today can add up to big rewards tomorrow. 



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