Converting from Living Condition to Selling Condition: Curb Appeal
No matter how much we hate to admit it first impressions are extremely important. Within seconds of driving up to a house for the first time potential buyers have a predetermined idea if they are going to like a house or not. As a seller you want your house to give its absolute best first impression. This good first impression is achieved by the house having curb appeal. With a little work any seller can improve their homes curb appeal.
The lawn is an extension of the home. There are different concerns with the lawn depending on the season. No matter what the season the lawn needs to be kept free of clutter. Toys, bikes, gardening equipment, etc. need to be put away. Hedges need to be trimmed and kept cut back away from the door and windows. For winter it is essential that the lawn received a final mowing and edging in the fall. All signs of leaves and dead flowers should be long gone. If it snows the sidewalks should be shoveled. In the summer a well manicured lawn is essential. Keeping the lawn freshly mowed and edged is an indication to potential buyers that a seller cares for their home. If you don’t have time to keep up with the lawn hire someone to do it. It’s that important. Flowers are a welcoming accent, especially yellow. Keep the flower beds well-watered and remove any overgrowth. If the yard lacks landscaping it may be a good investment to hire a professional landscaper.
Front porches should be clean and free of clutter. A new doormat and a pot of colorful flowers by the door is a nice touch. Special attention should be made to make sure the front porch light is clean. Keep the porch light on in the evenings, just in case a potential buyer happens to be driving down the street. It is always a good idea to have the windows freshly washed. Garage doors should be kept closed at all times since again you never know when a potential buyer may be driving by.
There is never a second chance to make a good first impression. As a seller keep this in mind on a daily basis. The exterior of the home is a constant display to potential buyers out for a drive. A good impression from curb appeal encourages potential buyers to take a closer look at the house.
Shannon White, allied member ASID of Shannon White Interior Design, St. Louis, MO, 314-315-0768, swhiteid@yahoo.com.
The lawn is an extension of the home. There are different concerns with the lawn depending on the season. No matter what the season the lawn needs to be kept free of clutter. Toys, bikes, gardening equipment, etc. need to be put away. Hedges need to be trimmed and kept cut back away from the door and windows. For winter it is essential that the lawn received a final mowing and edging in the fall. All signs of leaves and dead flowers should be long gone. If it snows the sidewalks should be shoveled. In the summer a well manicured lawn is essential. Keeping the lawn freshly mowed and edged is an indication to potential buyers that a seller cares for their home. If you don’t have time to keep up with the lawn hire someone to do it. It’s that important. Flowers are a welcoming accent, especially yellow. Keep the flower beds well-watered and remove any overgrowth. If the yard lacks landscaping it may be a good investment to hire a professional landscaper.
Front porches should be clean and free of clutter. A new doormat and a pot of colorful flowers by the door is a nice touch. Special attention should be made to make sure the front porch light is clean. Keep the porch light on in the evenings, just in case a potential buyer happens to be driving down the street. It is always a good idea to have the windows freshly washed. Garage doors should be kept closed at all times since again you never know when a potential buyer may be driving by.
There is never a second chance to make a good first impression. As a seller keep this in mind on a daily basis. The exterior of the home is a constant display to potential buyers out for a drive. A good impression from curb appeal encourages potential buyers to take a closer look at the house.
Shannon White, allied member ASID of Shannon White Interior Design, St. Louis, MO, 314-315-0768, swhiteid@yahoo.com.
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