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.