PREPPING TO SELL – THE IMPORTANCE OF CURB APPEAL
CHANGE, ONE SMALL PROJECT AT A TIME AND YOU’LL BE MORE THAN
“ONE STEP, ONE
YOUR HOME FOR SALE IN THIS UPCOMING SPRING MARKET.”
PREPARED TO LIST
mulch and mow/edge the lawn. Doing this can truly transform the front of your house from dull and lacking to vibrant and plentiful!
Try going to your local florist with a picture of your home and ask them to recommend some low-maintenance, budget friendly ideas that you can do yourself. Additionally, spending an afternoon with nature might just be the therapeutic afternoon you’ll need during this process.
Posts/Columns. Adding posts/columns to your front porch, or whatever type of entry you have, is one of the easiest ways to transform your home from typical colonial cape to mini-mansion.
If you already have columns, consider adding a post to each side for a fancy and unique duel column look or add accent molding on each side for a classy and attractive appeal. Both options will assure a double take from potential buyers that drive by or preview the images on your home’s MLS listing.
If you’d rather not add any posts or molding, a fresh coat of paint on your columns and railing might be just the trick you need to bring your front porch back to life.
Paint the Exterior. If the color of your home is dated, the paint is chipping, or it just appears dull and dismal - changing the color
of your exterior transforms it to renovated and vivacious in just one day.
When there’s a trendy, attractive exterior that’s in good condition, potential buyers are automatically at ease knowing that after purchasing, they get to move into a home with an exterior that they love and don’t even have to think about touching.
Many homeowners think that if the type of exterior they have is dated, they need to replace it completely, which is a pretty significant expense and project. Fortunately, changing the color of your home to a trendy color tone can be the perfect alternative.
Keep in mind that right now, neutral colors like grey, beige and tan are common and well-liked. Just open your eyes to inspiration from other homes in the area and you’ll get the answer you need!
Windows, windows, windows. It’s imperative that your windows be clean and appear in good, suitable condition before listing your home. Nothing indicates that a home is old more than the paint chipping from your window sill.
If your windows are dated, you can sand/ paint the trim to improve their condition and make them more appealing to the potential homebuyer. If they aren’t in good condition, you might want to consider replacing them since older windows often don’t work as they
should, causing them to come up as an issue during inspection.
Another simple fix to make your windows more attractive is to add shutters or change the color of the shutters you currently have. Coordinating the color of the shutters with the accent colors on the exterior of your home makes it appear more symmetrical and eye-catching.
As you can see, some change and updating might be essential to transform your home’s curb appeal and prepare your home for selling. However, there’s no need to get overwhelmed thinking that all five of these tips must be perfected in order to list your home.
Put yourself in a potential homebuyer’s shoes and take an objective look at your home. Have an open mind and envision what it could look like, where your curb appeal is lacking, and where there’s no need to make any changes.
Keep your eye out while driving through your neighborhood to look at what other homes are doing and I guarantee you’ll find some inspiration.
Let this be an exciting process where you can let your creativity flow and access your inner home décor guru! One step, one change, one small project at a time and you’ll be more than prepared to list your home for sale in this upcoming Spring market.
Danielle Grosso is a full-time real estate agent in New Jersey. She became a realtor because of her passion to help/serve her clients, build meaningful relationships, and share as much industry knowledge as she can with others. With integrity, a love for homes, and her innovative approach to this industry, Danielle represents buyers/sellers throughout Northern NJ.
daniellegrossorealestate@gmail.com.
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