How to improve curb appeal to get your Phoenix home sold - 6 steps to follow
Curb appeal is very important when selling your Phoenix home. First impressions make a big difference in how potential buyers will view your home. Curb appeal can make potential buyers say - I can't wait to see the inside! Or it might be on the other side - It's just ok I don't really want to see it.There have been times when myself and my buyers drive up to a home fully intending to view it, but the buyers can't stand how the home 'really' looks from the curb. They don't even want to go in. So we move on to the next home on the tour.
What first impression do you want your house to give potential buyers?
By following these six steps you'll be on your way to making every
potential buyer say "I can't wait to see the inside of this home!
Step 1: Trim back bushes and trees. By trimming your bushes and trees to a smaller, more compact size, it will not only make your house look cleaner, it will make it look bigger! Make sure that trees are not covering the front of the home or any walkways or doorways. Open up the full view of your home.
Step 2: Add some life. The best way to bring some life to your home and make it stand out is by adding some color. Put some flowers in the yard, or simply set some flower pots around your front door, walkway or patio. Color can make a home feel much more appealing and interesting.
Step 3: Make it sparkle. Make sure your windows are washed. Washed windows are definitely under appreciated. Imagine the afternoon sun hitting your streak and spot-free windows. That glare is the sparkle every home on the market needs. Also be sure that the walkway, patio or porch is clean clean clean!
Step 4: Focus on your front door. The front door is one of the most important features to the outside of a home. Why? It's the first impression people have before entering the inside. Make sure the door is clean and shining. And, if you have money to spend on upgrades, replacing or repainting a door that is not in good shape is a great way to open up the entryway.
Step 5: Lay down a mat. A welcome mat is a simple way to bring some personality to your doorstep. This is also useful if you can't afford to replace your front door. A friendly mat that says "Welcome home" is a nice way to give someone that comforting feeling of a home, even if it's not theirs yet.
Step 6: Paint or replace your garage door. In many homes, the garage door is the biggest feature in the front of your house. Therefore, you want it to look good! A fresh coat of paint or new garage door makes your home more appealing to potential home buyers. No one wants the biggest feature in their front yard to look old and dirty. If you can't afford paint or replacements, give it a good wash and shine.
These are six simple, inexpensive ways to give your home better curb appeal and hook potential home buyers. Once achieved, you can then reel them inside and hopefully get them to really fall in love with your home - make a good offer and call it their own!
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