Selling With Curb Appeal

Selling With Curb Appeal

First impressions do matter, especially in real estate. When selling your home, the tremendous importance of making a good first impression cannot be overstated. There’s not a seller out there who would want potential buyers to drive by and keep going because they do not like what they see on the outside. Buyers might be less likely to check out the rest of a house if the outside is rundown or unattractive—even if the interiors are stunning. If you’re looking to sell your house, great curb appeal will not only help you sell your home faster, but it can help the value as well. Kristen Davis, Realtor Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty provides a few tips on giving your curb appeal a boost.

“During this time of home quarantine, sellers can start to work cleaning up their home on the inside and outside to get their house ready to sell”, Kristen says.  Buyers start making assumptions about a home well before they step inside. Taking the time now to ensure your home looks its best both inside and out will help sellers get the best price possible.
Here are simple, quick, and affordable strategies you can deploy to give your curb appeal a boost and entice buyers to view your home in person.

Power-wash
Give your home a scrub! Make sure your power-washing includes all brick, siding, walkways, and decks/porches.

Paint The Front Door
Your front door should speak to your home’s style. Make sure you pick a complementary color to the siding that will make a buyer feel welcomed.

Landscape
Get to work and mow, rake, weed, mulch, and trim! Pay extra attention to overgrown trees, bushes, and bare patches. Be sure to plant some colorful blooms to create that visual impact.

Illuminate Your Space
You’ll most likely do showings during the day, but just in case prospective buyers drive by at night, you’ll want to make sure it’s attractive 24/7.  Add lighting along pathways and porch entrances for a touch of elegance.

Windows
Make sure all windows are cleaned and dusted, and don’t forget the window sills. People will be looking at the windows to get an idea of how much natural light they allow into the home—and clean windows make a big difference.

Be ready for the rebound. The market will open back up and buyers will be coming out in full force! If you keep your curb appeal up to snuff, your home will be first on their list and can sell at a good value and in a reasonable amount of time.

To connect virtually with Kristen Davis, or any of our real estate agents, to get your house ready to sell, call 201.939.7500.