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Adding Curb Appeal

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

The way your house looks is one of the first things you should think about before preparing it for the market. Buyers will see your house from the curb and if it does not have ‘Curb Appeal’ they may not stop to take down the number or come in for an inspection.

The importance of curb appeal as a primary consideration doesn’t change, whether you’re staking up a “For Sale” sign, or listing with a Realtor. The first thing they do is take a photo so that people can see the front of the house listed.

You should worry about messy driveways and clogged up areas that show from the front of your house.

Rather than seek out reasons to buy homes buyers are busy cutting down their prospective list of houses. Buyers passing by may thing you do not maintain your property just because you missed trimming one tree, so be careful.

De-cluttering inside and outside the house should be done they are both as important. If you have a lot of outdated lawn furnishings, such as old swings or a faded patio set, consider tossing them sooner rather than later. Although a new play area for children can be an asset, one that’s obviously past its prime won’t be, and the same applies to outdoor furniture.

Also look at your landscaping, from potted plants to trees. Anything not in the best condition will only detract from your home’s overall value. You may not want to trim the trees because you will be moving out soon but potential buyers see it as a headache they also do not want to deal with. Whether it’s a pot where last year’s annuals are dead, or a tree ready to tumble in the next big wind, go ahead and remove it.

At the same time, look for ways to enhance your curb appeal without investing a lot in what should soon be your former home. Touch up any trim outside your house to make it newer and brighter so it is more appealing to the buyer. Add seasonal flowers to the landscape to add color. You can even keep them in pots instead of planting them, use flowers such as tulips for spring and petunias for summer, seasonal flowers.

Instead, you can buy potted plants and leave the flowers growing in their pots, but place them along the porches or in beds where there may not be anything blooming. The spots of color will make your home more appealing, and if you want you can move them to your new home when you go.

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