How's Your Curb Appeal?
There is a lot of talk in the Washington DC real estate market about the low inventory of homes on the market this year and the return of multiple contracts. However, there are still some homes that are sitting on the market for various reasons: location, price and condition. If you are a seller and your home is not getting looks and you are committed to selling, consider your home's CURB APPEAL and what things you can do to get buyers to walk through the front door. I read a good article on Houzz titled 17 Ways To Increase Your Curb Appeal. The article is a perfect read for sellers that are considering putting their homes on the market this Spring. Buyers are drawn to homes that have great curb appeal, homes that are cute, tidy and clean.
With the weather getting nicer and more buyers out and about exploring neighborhoods, it's the perfect time to give your home some curb appeal!!! I have a few tips of my own:
1. Mowed, Mulched & Manicured - Your yard will sparkle after a good mow, fresh mulch and a good trimming. It shows buyers you care about your yard and must care about your interior too!
2. Pop of Color - Adding color through through flowers and plants is a quick and easy thing to do. You can pop into your local nursery and buy pots already done or if you have a green thumb you can do it from scratch. At a minimum I suggest adding 2 pretty pots with colorful flowers that flank the front door or walkway to grab a buyers attention!
3. Mailbox - Make sure your mailbox is upright, secured in the ground and in tip top shape.
4. Front Door - Ask yourself, does my front door need to be stained or painted and could it use new snazzy hardware?
Buyers want to be excited and proud about the house they buy. Make your curb appeal the best it can be and you will find buyers just can't resist.
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