Chevy Chase Curb Appeal in Listing Photos

There are two words that every Chevy Chase home seller should know: curb appeal. The better this is, the higher your chance of reeling in a buyer the minute they park in front of your house. But according to Realtor Magazine Online, the curb appeal also needs to show up in your on-line listing photos, since most buyers will see this before they view the actual property. 

To put that pizazz in your photos, try these three simple, no cost options.

• Take Down Window Screens - Most home exteriors can look pretty dull, and screens generally make windows look dark. You can shine up door knobs and lighting fixtures, but those don't show up in your external photo. To spice up your photos and add some dimension, take down window screens on the front windows before shooting-but remember to keep and reinstall them after the home sells. Buyers likely won't miss the screens during a showing, but they sure will once they've moved in! 
• Water Your Bark Mulch - When mulch is first put down, it looks great and creates a nice clean look outside your home. Old mulch looks brown and not so appealing.  Watering the mulch makes it take on a darker tone that contrasts with your greenery and makes it seem more vibrant. So pull out the hose and wet down your mulch before taking the picture and before an actual showing. 
• Make the Walkway Stand Out - Turn your front walkway into your home's "runway."  Make sure it's clean and free from clutter and then dress it up with potted plants or even paint. Then make sure it shows up in your photos by standing on a small ladder to take the picture looking down on the property. Or shoot from an angle rather than straight on.

The goal is to have your home call to potential buyers whether they see it on the Internet or drive by in a car. Look around for anything you can do that will make your home stand out among the myriads of other listings so that a buyer's very first impression will be, "Oh, how beautiful! I'd love to call that my home."

Along with great curb appeal, you need an agent who'll bring a steady stream of buyers to your door. Contact me, Mynor Herrera, today for expert help buying or selling in the DC, MD, & VA areas! I also specialize in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, as well as the sub-divisions of Rosemary Hills, Rock Creek Forest, East Bethesda & Whitehall Condominium.