3 Things to Boost your Curb Appeal When Selling your Home

Like the old saying goes, “You only get one chance at a first impression” and that saying especially rings true when it comes to selling your home.  Of course we have all seen the TV shows where the outside of a house is transformed in a day but that is not realistic for most of us so here are 3 simple things you can do to boost your curb appeal. Invest in low-maintenance plants, shrubs, and flowers.  I usually suggest day lily’s and ferns because they don’t require a lot of attention. Invest in patio or porch accessories.  A warm and inviting entryway will almost always attract buyers and entice them into wanting to explore what’s behind the front door. Ensure the exterior of the home and the driveway are clean.  For stains that can’t be power-washed away consider using a specialty cleaner that you can find at your local big box store.

3 Tactics for Selling your Home Quickly, Easily & for TOP DOLLAR

 The 1^st tactic is to increase the curb appeal of your home.  I advise my clients to spruce up the home’s exterior with inexpensive shrubs, brightly colored flowers, and a new welcome mat for the front door.  The #2 tactic is staging.  Recent studies indicate that staged homes typically sell 30-40 days faster and for 1-2% more than homes that are not staged.    The 3^rd and final tactic is to price your home correctly.  I suggest looking at the homes you will be competing against and then price your home accordingly.  I know it is tempting to start high to test the market but this can really backfire.  If a home sits on the market too long it creates a stigma and buyers are likely to stay away.