Special offer

Like Moth's to a Flame...

By
Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors

Have you done your "spring cleaning" yet? If you're selling your home, it's essential to take care of the details, both inside and out. Since buyers first see your property from the street, there are some steps you can take to pique their interest in seeing more.

Obviously, color makes an impact. Emphasize two or three colors in your flowerbeds and shrubs, and coordinate your blooms with the seasons, be it spring or summer. Also make sure your trees and shrubs are properly sized to the house and grounds, and not blocking any of your home's positive features.

Perfectly maintaining your lawn is critical while you’re listing, since a well-manicured lawn powerfully symbolizes your pride of ownership and attention to maintenance. You can reduce the time invested in mowing and watering if you can do some simple landscaping with rocks, ornamental grasses and drought-tolerant plants.

The sound of water also turns buyers on. Even if you don't have a pond, you can achieve the same effect by installing a small fountain in the front yard, or even running an electric fountain on your porch or deck.

Finally, there are a couple of architectural flourishes that add interest, such as colorful window boxes, a trellis with flowering vines, or even a pretty new mailbox. Contact us for a wealth of other ideas to attract buyers.

Michael Sinton, CRB, CRS, SFR, e-Pro

Broker/Salesperson

For more information, contact Michael Sinton, CRB, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, Broker/Sales Associate, Weichert Realtors, directly at 732-904-3236, via email at Mike@MSinton.com.

Comments (4)

Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

Very good tips on how to stage an attractive home for buyers! I agree that the sound of running water does seem to have an extremely appealing and comforting effect.

May 10, 2010 05:49 AM
Nicholas Goraczkowski
Aurora, CO
Your Mortgage Resource - (720) 83-RATES

Great tips. I like the flowing water idea. Although we ae still getting snow in Colorado, so not quite pond weather yet.

May 10, 2010 05:51 AM
Don MacLean
New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA
Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

I could not agree more than the changing of a mailbox

You may not notice it because you are there everyday but someone seeing it for the first time may just.

First impressions are lasting

enjoy the day

May 10, 2010 06:09 AM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

Having a splash of indoor-outdoor carpet on the deck near the grill that matches the color of your lawn in the springtime is a worthy addition to any modern home. I'm sure the critics will agree. Especially if it's in the budget. Just ask anyone.

May 10, 2010 06:22 AM