No Cost/Low Cost Tips To Better Curb Appeal by a Morris, Essex, Union County Home Stager

Kristine, great tips. I had a consultation where husband said the their bushes are good for privacy. I said that when you sell you don't need privacy, you need exposure.  Also in my community we can't take trees down so I suggest to cut off lower branches to open up the view.

Kristine, well done again...you always give such great advice, and this time is no exception...have a wonderful weekend!

All good tips for Spring Kristine! It's definitely time for sellers to pay extra attention to their curb appeal.

A buyer's first impressions are made at the curb... before they ever even walk into the home. By following these simple, low cost tips, sellers can make that good first impression. Well done Kristine. Very well done.

Kristine, They all look great to me. Now I must spend some time this weekend in the yard!

Kristine,

Thanks for the pointers.....I have a few "potential" Sellers that will need to put these into action.

Kristine, Curb appeal is so important. We know as we have actually had this happen to us a couple of times...potential buyers didn't like what they saw on the outside and we had to knock on door and tell that to the sellers!

Kristin, The last sentence in the last paragraph says it all, "While selling your home it is on display so create a lasting impression, making buyers want to see more!  "

Great advice as usual Kristine. Love the part about wetting the mulch to bring out it's color. Never thought about that. Looks like a good post to bookmark and reblog at a later date. Thanks.

Hey Kristine - I often wonder why people forget the outside of the home can determine if someone wants to come "inside." :) Great hints for all of us to remember.

Hope you're having a fabulous weekend.

Kristine, such great advice, as buyers are making decisions while pulling up to the curb, and all the way in!   If the exterior looks too bad, some buyers will ask to "pass on it"!

Kristine, Great advice.  Think like a buyer.  I like it.  I will use that with my clients. Thanks. Have a good day.

Hi Kristine,

Sorry I have not been by, but I have really been busy.

I have not commented as much as I really wanted to. Or posted. With that said, we are working on our own home . We have been working on the front in the yard to bring a little better curb appeal. But It's all about what "you want to see as you drive up".

Great job on the post. I'm suggesting this one.

All my best, Clint McKie

Hi Kristine, I`m on board with all your ides, and agree that it dosen`t have to take much! Aside from watering the pavers and mulch which definately is an awesome idea; I recently wet down a fence too. It really did make a noticable difference in the photo. Thanks for the ideas, and graet work!

Vincenza

Hi Kristine,

Stopping by to say hi.  Love the list.  A polished exterior goes a long way to keep buyer interest high.  I personally love wreaths on a front door too but am almost surprised by how few people actually have them.

Lisa

Great post on curb appeal.  I always really stress this to buyers and make them really understand it's the first impression someone gets so it's got to be beautiful.

Great tips Kristine, people forget how important curb appeal is...no matter what the market may be, almost all buyers drive by before stopping to look inside.  If the curb appeal isn't inviting, they will make the same assumption for the inside! 

We will be watching for your current posts and outstanding information for home sellers.