Sell Your Home With Instant Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is a vital part of successfully selling your house. The exterior of a house and its surrounding property is a visual invitation to the buyer to enter the home. If your curb appeal is not inviting, potential buyers may not even walk in the front door to see all of what your home has to offer. This checklist is intended as a guide to help homeowners focus on areas that will attract buyers to view the interior of the home.
Lawn Care
- mow lawn
- remove weeds
- rake and remove yard waste
Plants and Shrubs
- trim
- remove weeds
- rake and remove yard waste
- perennial plants add interest and value to a property
- annual flowers add a punch of color to the yard
Trees
- trim branches as necessary
- consider having damaged or dead trees removed
Fences
- inspect for damage
- repair as necessary
- paint if needed
Mailbox
- check condition, repair or replace if necessary
- secure in the ground
- check for plumb
Driveways
- safe
- clean
- repair cracks
- consider seal-coating if appropriate
Garage
- keep organized
- keep swept
- consider painting interior walls
Tools and Toys
- keep in good working condition
- keep stored in proper place
- put bicycles and outdoor toys away when not in use
Lighting
- clean outside fixtures
- replace burnt exterior bulbs
Exterior Home Features
- inspect trim and shutters – clean, repair, replace as necessary
- gutters – clean, repair, replace as necessary
- Polish metal items such as brass or chrome accents
Porches and Patios
- inspect and make necessary repairs
- clean cobwebs, paint as necessary
Real estate agents are experts with selling homes. They have experience with curb appeal and can help you present your home in the best possible way to achieve a faster and more profitable sale.
About the Author
Peter Jordan is an experienced realtor in Westfield, New Jersey committed to helping and informing home buyers and sellers.
For more information visit WestfieldNewJerseyRealEstate
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