Sellers Tip #11 Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal
Like the popular saying, don’t judge a book by its cover. All too often buyers will base their decision to see a home by its curb appeal or lack of. A recent study shows that 82% of buyers who are unimpressed with the exterior of the home will not want take a look inside. The survey also found that 90% of the buyers making offers will depend on the first impression they receive from the front entry way.
Bonus Tips:
You never get another chance to make a good first impression. Doing just a few small things to increase your “Curb Appeal” can pay big dividends in the end.
- Make sure house numbers are easy to read.
- Replace or paint the front door.
- Make sure railings are sturdy and freshly painted.
- Clean windows.
- Touch up or repaint the home’s exterior.
- Fix loose shutters.
- Straighten or replace loose or bent gutters.
- Paint or replace mailbox.
- Prune overgrown bushes and trees.
- Keep grass trimmed and yard clear of toys and debris.
- Mulch flowerbeds and around shrubs.
- Make sure the doorbell works and the door knocker is polished.
- Add a potted plant or flower boxes to the front entrance.
- Make sure the front of your home is lighted and appealing at night.
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