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The real estate market in Southeast Florida is picking up. We still are dealing with short sales and foreclosures on a daily basis. But, priced right they are selling. Buyers are feeling more confident in purchasing. Banks are beginning to become easier to deal with and responding quicker to offers. I … (1 comments)
As more homebuyers and real estate agents use the internet to research properties, first impressions are more important than ever. Before scheduling appointments or visiting open houses, homebuyers and their agents will often drive by homes for sale and make assessments based on the exterior. More often than not, if … (0 comments)
Realtors know all about it. Curb Appeal.
Your visitors' experience starts outside your front door. Their trip to your front door can set the tone for their entire visit. If your house is on the market, it's something to consider! 
Getting ready to sell
Roses are in full bloom right now, splashing color on backdrops of green lawns and homes across the country. Maintaining a rose garden takes time, but you'll soon find yourself enjoying the fruits of your labor. In relation to real estate, well-kept and lush garden enhances the attractiveness of a property. Roses are enjoyed by your family … (0 comments)
Have you ever thought about curb appeal?
I previewed a home the other day and I couldn't help but notice how the house was paid attention to, and looked great, but the front yard was just a mess!
In a ultra competitive market curb appeal can make a HUGE difference. Many sellers get tunnel vision an simply look at just their own property. Keep in mind, that buyers are looking at the surrounding homes and their curb appeal or lack thereof can affect the sale of your home. If your neighbor's … (1 comments)
Know your market and price it right. Real Estate is LOCAL. The number of homes sold and average sale price vary from town to town, village to village and hamlet to hamlet. 
As a Feng Shui Consultant on Long Island and New York City, there are many things we have to work around. And some things we need to tell clients we just hope they will believe us and make the changes, although they may be a little more difficult then the usual ones we … (49 comments)
They do research based on your property as to size, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, year built, lot size, and square footage. They gather data of recent sales in your neighborhood. The appraiser has to locate three similar sized homes which (here is the key) have sold in the neighborhood within … (10 comments)
This is a part of our job that I am sure many more experienced Stagers and Redesigners are used to but it has been a real learning experience for me being new to the business. There are so many things to consider when you are handling the details of a job for a client when … (8 comments)
The first thing to do upon arriving at home with all you healthy, fragrant, and beautiful selections is to place the tender young plants in a shaded area or begin setting them, pots and all, where you marked with your spray paint; do not leave them in your hot SUV or … (8 comments)
You're planning to sell your home and have spent much time decluttering closets and basements, painting and primping your rooms and now it's almost time for the big day. Your Realtor is coming to take photos and do a virtual tour for your debut on MLS !
Homeowners - you know the importance of a good first impression! You are out in the yard every weekend, weeding the garden, mowing the lawn, trimming the bushes/trees/shrubs. You have put a fresh coat of paint on the fence and mailbox, cleaned up the oil stains in the driveway.... You are … (7 comments)
I have a listing that has limited curb appeal It just looks like a brown rectangle
Add Value to Your Outdoor Area
Colorful Curb Appeal; Painting with Plants: 
You have probably heard time and time again about the importance of "curb appeal". As listing agents we cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your yard neat and trimmed, and as pretty and appealing as possible.
We are only in June and it has not rained … (0 comments)
Ok, so let's face it, the Real Estate market has slowed in South Florida. Sales are down. Properties are for sale in abundance. For that reason, homes should be even more "curb friendly". The best looking properties will sell the fastest. 
Here's some hygenic curb appeal tips from our latest project from our Curb Appeal Strategy Plan for Realtors and Stagers!
FINALLY here in Illinois we are entering the season for outdoor enjoyment and pleasure. For those of us (in particular) in my neck of the woods; this time seems so long in the waiting that I want to immerse myself in every moment I can OUTDOORS, for fear tomorrow snow will … (0 comments)
Spring is a good time in New Jersey for homeowners to prepare to sell their homes, because many families hope to buy and move in near the end of the school year when children have their summer vacation. Fortunately, spring is also an optimum time for both buyers and sellers to … (0 comments)
Assuming you have already enlisted the help of Realtor that is an expert in your area, and priced your home at or slightly below market value, the next best thing you can do to speed the sale of your home is improve its curb appeal. Improving the curb of your home … (0 comments)
Spring and summer are the best times for homeowners to start preparing their landscape before they put their home on the market. Buyers with kids love a good looking yard for their kids to play in.
Even in today's market when it seems like a bad time to sell your home, you can take comfort in knowing that just one small action can make the difference in getting your home sold.
17 ways to landscape on the cheap
It's easy to spend thousands cultivating an idyllic lawn and garden. But a little ingenuity and patience will go a long way to keeping some green in your wallet, as well.
I collect 1930's and 1940's issues of American Home and also Better Homes and Gardens. Every once in a while I like to reread them. Today I was reading an article about something that sounded suspiciously like curb appeal. The article went on to say that they way your house looks from … (3 comments)
Curb is extremely important when you are selling a house, no matter what the housing market. 
I love my garden. Gardening, the whole earth-thing - makes me relaxed like nothing else can. I get great joy from going out daily to see what's new there - what new plant has arisen? Have the columbines multiplied? Did the iris morph into different colors this year (no!)? did the … (5 comments)
In today's real estate market, home sellers must be smart and economical when preparing their homes for sale. Since many buyers have visited new home communities during their home search, they will compare older homes to the perfect, beautifully staged model homes in new home communities. Sellers must put the best … (1 comments)
It All Starts with Creating Curb Appeal
The first impression people have of your house is what it looks like from the outside. What are they going to say to themselves as they approach your home? Believe it or not, some buyers make a decision to keep on driving just by … (1 comments)
Do good photos and virtual tours really make a difference?This is a perfect example of how a combination of high quality photos and a good virtual/ video tour can completely change the way a home is presented on the internet, where 85%+ buyers begin their searching.
We all know the saying, "Your first impression, is a lasting impression". After cleaning and organizing the interior of your home, wouldn't it be aweful if your potential buyers won't even come in the front door? Here are some ways to make them come running!
Just as every mother believes her son is a handsome devil, we homeowners tend to see the best in our houses. But not all houses can be Brad Pitts. Here are a few simple tips to enhance your curb appeal.Replace the garage doors: One of the most prominent facial features of … (4 comments)
7. Rent a storage unit and remove all furniture except for the bare minimum. For example: leave only living room furniture in the living room; leave the sofa and a chair, the coffee table and 1 end table. In the dining room, remove everything but the table and chairs. Remove the table's leaf … (2 comments)
Find the thickest cardboard you can to use, if not available, use several thin ones. Newspapers don't even come close to working as well, they compost too quickly.
The recent rains have created a conundrum for realtors with many listings to take care of - many houses around town have been sporting overgrown lawns in front - curb appeal tips to the rescue! 
How can we entice potential buyers who drive by your home, to actually want to come inside the front door? Stand across the street and have a good look at the exterior of your home. What is your first impression of the house and the yard? Look around good, like it … (0 comments)
Analogies are great. They help us understand why something that may not seem important to us at first glance really is. Let's use an analogy for curb appeal when selling your home and why it is so important to buyers.
I just had my driveway sealed for the first time ever! What a difference it made to the overall appearance to my home. A huge improvement to my curb appeal. And since it only cost me $63, makes me wonder why I waited so long to do it.
Your front yard is one of the first areas a potential buyer will see when driving by your property. If you want to entice them to set up a viewing, you'll want to put some focus and attention on the landscaping and curb appeal of your front yard. Another reason to … (0 comments)
So the weather is great, everyone is a bit happier and without a winter coat (FINALLY!!)! Another highlight, the Madison real estate market is picking up. 
When selling your home, curb appeal is an absolute must! How your home is viewed on the outside relays to a potential buyer what the inside will look like. Clean up the yard, store unsightly objects like hoses, bikes, toys, garbage cans, rugs hanging from railings. Remove dead plants, trees, and … (0 comments)
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Your homes curb appeal can make or break a possible sale. I have had buyers say, "lets not stop, I don't like what the outside looks like". That always creates a bit of problem, usually I have made an appointment to see it if it is occupied and not vacant. So … (19 comments)
Curb appeal, that all important "first impression," just went over the top in Cary, and all over Wake County, NC, with the opening of the annual Azalea blooming season!
I know we've all seen them - maybe even tried to sell that house or the one next door to it. I'm talking about the bright blue, sunshine yellow, hot pink, fushia, lime green, and other bright colors that look good as a fashion accessory but don't cut it as a … (12 comments)
As if it's not tough enough to encourage some cash-strapped owners to keep their property in good condition, they are offered this advice:
CURB APPEAL, is one of the most important items a home should have, when it comes to selling. Whether youare preparing to sell your home or you just want to freshen up the look of your front yard, Spring is the best time to dedicate a weekend to giving your home the curb appeal all … (3 comments)
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS...
Hello From The Northland,
Curb Appeal Tips So, you might ask yourself, " What do I need to do to get my home ready?"Well, here are some tips.1. Drive up to your home and look at it through the eyes of the buyer.2. Clean, Clean, Clean!3. Clean and repair your HVAC units.4. Wash your windows.5. … (0 comments)
Spring has sprung here in the Hudson Valley. If you currently have a house for sale in the Rhinebck area it is time to think about boosting your curb appeal. One sure fire way to make your house sparkle is to power wash it. 
Curb appeal is an important factor in marketing a home to sell. Curb appeal is what people or a potential buyer notice about the home upon first appearance or driving by. You will want your house to have plenty of good curb appeal so that it stands out from the rest. Your … (1 comments)
Four Secrets to Give Your House Model Home Appeal(ARA) – Ah, the model home – it’s not just a selling tool for builders. In many ways, model homes are the perfect portrait of the American Dream, with their manicured lawns, gourmet kitchens and designer window treatments. The model home is what … (1 comments)
When preparing to put a home up for sale, your first concern is the home's exterior. If the outside, or "curb appeal" looks good, people will more than likely want to see what's on the inside. Here are some tips to enhance a home's exterior and curb appeal to buyers: Keep the lawn … (1 comments)
Majorly rainy weather here in Nashville today! 
Believe it or not, the frontage of your house can sell your property in an instant. There are many things a potential buyer can glean from just looking at the front of the house from the curb -
A curb appeal checklist for the home seller! We love it. Curb appeal is one of those little things that can make or break a home seller's chance of getting offers. It's the first impression in the mind of potential buyers. A well kept and inviting yard can signal buyers that … (1 comments)
The correct staging of your home can go a long way toward achieving a successful sale at the highest price. Here are some tips:* Enhance drive-up appeal by removing yard clutter, clean off driveway stains and touch up exterior paint where needed.* Maintain landscaping to create a good first impression.* Give the … (0 comments)
The April 2008 issue of Realtor magazine, a magazine for Realtors nationwide, states that curb appeal can be a major factor in a buyers decision making process.
Shriveled plants, weeds, overgrown bushes, peeling paint, or a cracked driveway are problems that sellers must often fix before their house goes on the market. But what if these problems apply to their neighbors' homes? 
Good fences make good neighbors is an old adage with which I agree, but, I do not remember whose quote it is, possibly Mark Twain. Knowing just where ones space ends and another's' begins is a good piece of knowledge. As personal space exists in social situations reasonable space should be … (1 comments)
Spring is in the air. There seems to be a new vitality for living about this time every year- even in Southern California. The home improvement stores seem more crowded with people buying outdoor furniture and plants. Even the birds seem to chirp more.
I am so glad that we, as Realtors, didn't pay for this survey. I mean, isn't this Real Estate 101?
Curb Appeal Helps Sell Houses.
Now some of the other findings of the study are really interesting. Some of them touch on things that I've mentioned in a previous blog entry … (7 comments)
Spending quite of few of my weekends this spring looking at homes with some first-time home buyers and we think we found what I call “a diamond in the rough.”
Low-Cost tips to spruce Up Your Front Entry Giving your yard's front entry area a face-lift will make it more inviting when you come home and add value when it comes time to sell your home.Add Mounds to a flat flower bedIf you are stuck with a very flat yard, … (1 comments)
Curb Appeal Applies to Rentals TooStaging a property for rent or sale is a very important part of how to rent faster and at the higher rental dollar. Paint your home's interior and exterior using neutral colors to maximize its appeal to the largest group of people. Use light colors to … (2 comments)