Curb appeal remains the standard. If a house doesn’t have it, the property is likely to languish on the market.
It doesn’t take a ton of cash to get curb appeal. Often a little bit of elbow grease will do the trick.
Here are the basics:
- Front yard and porch. Mow the grass and keep it green. Keep the porch immaculate – no dirt or bugs.
- Mulch all the beds. Flowers and shrubs help, but if the owner can’t afford anything else, mulch will do the trick.
- Paint will pay off. Covering everything with a fresh coat of paint – preferably a neutral color – will help the house sell. Freshening up the front door is particularly important.
- Eliminate unnecessary clutter. Remove as much from your home as possible. Leave just the bare essentials.
- Windows should be sparkling clean.
- Trim back trees and bushes. Remember, your home can now be seen via Google's snapshots of your home.
- Replace the house numbers above the door with much larger black numbers to the left of the door to add drama.
- Replace the lantern light to the right of the door with a much larger light that's black.
Have questions? Call me at (650)947-2955. I'm always happy to answer any questions presented.
;)
;)
