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CURB APPEAL -- The First Impression!
Thanks to everyone who commented on my last two blog postings regarding the importance of staging.  It is very exciting to see the enthusiasm in our real estate community when it comes to servicing our clients.  After all, our job is to get that home listed and sold as quickly as possible.  We are doing our best to make sure the property is as marketable as possible.  Which leads me to my next blog posting . . .
THE IMPORTANCE OF CURB APPEAL!  The process can be as simple as planting a few flowers and cleaning off the cob webs.  Here are some of the main components to good curb appeal.  First, a well groomed lawn (other than winter time -- then we're talking cleaning off the snow in the cold climates)!  It's important that your client is aware of a nicely manicured front setting in order to get the buyer traffic through.  Next, some nice flowers that are easy to maintain.  Make sure to use climate-friendly plantings!  If there are foundation problems with the walkway or driveway, they should be patched or professionally replaced.  I have seen this issue be a show-stopper!
Some other areas are near the front door.  If the paint ... more

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