Seller Suggestion: Remove Bars on Windows, Increase Curb Appeal
When I read this article in the Pasadena Star News last week regarding the city of Rosemead and removing bars on windows, I thought it was another great item to put on a home selling checklist should the window bars exist on a property. Here's the article:
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_21321187/rosemead-makes-push-remove-blight-from-city-offers?IADID=Search-www.pasadenastarnews.com-www.pasadenastarnews.com
Bars on windows along with chain link fencing are two of the items that lower property values and give a neighborhood a less than pleasing appearance in my opinion. While not especially prevalent in most neighborhoods, window bars can be seen here and there -- must have been a trend from an earlier time that I am unfamiliar. I applaud the city of Rosemead for its stance to improve its neighborhoods' “curb appeal” and I am a strong proponent of removing bars on windows as well as the chain link fencing from the front yards of a home. If you are considering placing your home on the market for sale, I highly suggest this be a part of your home selling(before it hits the market for sale) checklist. I think you will enjoy the higher net proceeds to your bottom line and your neighbors will benefit as well. What do you think?
Michael Jacobs is a Realtor who serves the Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley as well as the Northeast Foothill communities within the city of Los Angeles and can be reached at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com.
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