Your located in an upscale area of Mechanicsburg has been listed for two months, and there has been little interest even though priced slightly below market value. The home was staged, painted, and is so clean, visiting buyers could eat off the floor. But you ask “why has there been so little interest?”
When a potential buyer pulls into the driveway, you have five seconds for your home to sell itself from the curb. It is important to realize, the first impression of your home is its outside maintenance, most importantly the lawn and landscaping. First impressions are lasting impressions, and create expectations of what the home interior is like.
You could have the most beautiful home in the development, but if the landscaping and yard are unkempt and poorly maintained, the curb appeal becomes a big negative. Poor landscaping maintenance can drive down the property value.
You cannot undo a first impression, so to obtain the curb appeal to make that good first impression, keep the landscaping and yard well-manicured and in pristine condition. Great curb appeal will do a lot for marketing for your home.
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