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The last thing a seller wants to happen is for a buyer to express interest, only to drive away because the exterior does not appeal to them. Believe it or not, this happens and it happens all the time. One of the ways you can avoid losing buyer interest is to spruce up your home’s exterior by creating an inviting and interesting outdoor area that will intrigue buyers to make them want to see more. Keep in mind, that first impression tells them what they might expect in the rest of the home.
Create
a Smooth Drive Up to the House
The
last thing a buyer wants to see is a cracked driveway that can only
indicate further maintenance issues ahead. Stains and unsightly
discoloration is also a negative. Depending on the condition of your
driveway, consider getting it resurfaced. It can cost about $2,000
but the return on that investment can be the difference between
getting and not getting an offer on the home.
Landscaping
Should Be Neatly Maintained and Inviting
It
does not matter if you have a lush garden or just a few bushes and
flowers – the key is that your lawn and garden space is well
maintained and inviting. If your grass is not green or is uneven and
ill-maintained then buyers will assume the rest of your house is in
the same apparent disarray.
Make
People Want to See What’s Behind the Front Door
By
creating an eye-catching visual presentation in the front door and
surrounding area, you will almost guarantee a buyer’s interest in
seeing more. Use updated colors of the season that pop and work well
with the rest of your home’s exterior. Place interesting
accessories and thoughtfully arrange the front porch so that buyers
can visualize living and enjoying that outdoor space.
Dust
Off the Cobwebs (and Other Unsightly Messes)
Buyers’
eyes go directly to anything and everything that isn’t perfect and
as a first impression you simply can’t afford to leave a
less-than-perfect image of your home. So even the slightest dirt,
cobwebs or mess on the outside of your home will be very noticeable
and could end up in a lost sale.
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Once
you list your home, it takes a good amount of time, energy and
expense to get buyers to request to see the home. So the last thing
you want to happen is for them to turn away from the home because of
a negative first impression. Contact us today to learn more about how
you can spruce up your home so buyers can’t wait to see more the
moment they set eyes on it!
