There’s no doubt that ‘curb appeal’ plays a big part in
getting a home sold. I’ve had buyers
call me after I set up an appointment that they requested to say that they
drove by a home and were no longer interested.
Something can either grab you and pull you in or turn you upside down
and make you run away. Here are a few
ideas for making your home look better AND getting a good payback.
Replace Your Front Door.
This can be huge, even if it costs a bit more than $1,000. If you judge your door to be alright, I’d
like you to still take a critical view of it.
Remember that buyers will be standing there for a few moments while
their agent deals with getting the keys out of the lockbox. Clean it, repaint it, replace the tarnished
doorknob and lock hardware with new, shiny stuff. Don’t forget to look at the entire entryway
to see if it needs power washing, a touch of paint or some bright flowers.
Landscape Update. A
good landscaping makeover will not only get you a higher sales price, it’ll
help sell your house faster, too. Consider
talking with a local landscaping company to see what you can do that fits your
budget. Generally a company will get
things done quicker than you can yourself, if your time frame is short.
Exterior Repaint.
This is a great time to inspect your siding, too. Some composite sidings have had issues with product
breakdown, so be sure to check it over, replace sections as needed and be sure
the caulking is intact. A home inspector
will find the issues, so it’s better to head it off. Vinyl siding?
Consider a good power wash to brighten things up.
More sellers
come onto the market in the summer (60% of all homes sold in 2014 entered the
market from May to August). If you're looking to buy - now's the time! Contact
me for help with your search.
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