Curb Appeal: What is it? How Do You Get it? |
YOU'VE SEEN homes with curb appeal. It's the first impression you get when you first drive up. With a little effort, you can increase your home's curb appeal:
The Front Yard: Give it a "manicure." Trim the trees and shrubs. Clean the scuff marks off the curbs; make sure your house numbers are clearly painted on the curb; sweep the gutters and sidewalks clean.
The House Exterior: Get rid of cobwebs and dust, especially on the front porch; clean the windows. If window screens are torn or discolored, re-screen them. Replace any missing screens.
The Garage Door: Keep it down, with no cars parked on the driveway during the day.
Exterior Paint: If the house needs paint, paint it! If it's okay, then give the front door a fresh coat of glossy paint; shine the door hardware and doorbell button. If the exterior of the house has shutters, repaint them, too.
Gardening: Regular maintenance and gardening are the biggest factors contributing to curb appeal.
Driveway: Remove oil stains, basketball hoops, skateboard ramps, and other cluttering items.
Getting Curb Appeal Can Be Inexpensive: If a home has been reasonably maintained over the years, you can improve the curb appeal with a small amount of money and a lot of "elbow grease." Clean, Clean, Clean. Unclutter. Stash the toys and sports gear. Paint a little. Replace a few worn items. And clean some more.
With Curb Appeal, your home will attract more buyers, and thus, you will get a higher price. If you would like a personal consultation on what you can do to improve your curb appeal and get more for your home, just call me.