One of the most overlooked but very important aspects to selling a home is the outside of the home. Curb appeal is huge among potential buyers and can give you the extra edge you need. Buyers are always more interested in homes that can appeal to their sight first. There are some pretty easy steps to take if you want to make sure the exterior to you house in the best shape possible. This article will take you through a step by step process explaining what you need to do.
The first thing you should do is look at the house yourself. Go to a curb that is a few yards away from the house and look at it in an objective manner. Make sure you get everything in perspective including the roof, walls and foundation. Also, look at your neighbors homes and see how yours compares. You want your home to stand out. Blending in can be alright, but buyers want that extra special something. It is also a really good idea to take pictures of all your observations. Then, look at the pictures and carefully get every detail down. You can then start making a budget and a list of everything you need to do.
The next section will be some examples of things that will make your home have that curb appeal you are looking for. You should pay special attention to your roof and make sure all the shingles are in place. If you have a fireplace, then the chimney is also a huge part. You should check the condition of the bricks and mortar. The roof is a huge part to aesthetics and if there are damages that are too big, then you should consider an overhaul. Another big thing is gutters. If your home happens to have gutters then you need to make sure these are cleaned out for many different reasons. Weeds tend to grow in gutters and it can stop the water flow. This can cause even more damage over time, and it will make your house look ugly. Make sure the windows are all clean, and of course, there are no broken ones. Windows are a huge part because they allow someone to take a peek inside the home as well. You should also consider painting your front door. If it has not been painted in three to four years, then it is probably time for a fresh coat.
Any other repairs should be done, not only for aesthetic reasons, but also because it is essential to the home. Cracks in the foundation are huge. You need to get these repairs as soon as possible because this can lead to much bigger problems.
As you can see, there is a lot you should be doing to the outside of your home, and we barely scratched the surface. There is a lot you can do to the home and the surrounding landscape. Make sure your home has the potential to be sold before they even enter the house.
Nancy Niblett is a highly successful Real Estate Agent specializing in the Chandler area. She credits her success to hard work, integrity and honesty. Clients continue to refer her over and over again. Nancy is one of the most successful award-winning agents and most recently was awarded the Phoenix Home Journals top 50 Individual Realtors for 2008!
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