Staging the exterior of your home is just as important as
staging the inside, perhaps even more important. If buyers are turned off by the exterior,
they often will not go inside. If there
are major exterior repairs that have to be made, discuss them with your
realtor. There are some that must be
addressed, like a roof leak. And some
that should be addressed like making sure gutters drain away from the
foundation and correcting a negative grade around the foundation.
There
are other improvements that will help you sell your home as well.
Clean your home's siding, walkways, windows and screens. A
quick power wash will remove dust and mildew. If you decide to do this task
yourself, be careful not to damage your exterior using too forceful a water
stream. When in doubt, hire a professional. While you’re at it, clean windows, screens, exterior doors, and
walkways. Give your front door a fresh
coat of paint – make it say, “Welcome!”
Clean your outdoor furniture. Spruce up your existing furniture with a
quick power wash, repair or replace it if it is beyond cleaning. Dilapidated outdoor furniture just gives a
bad impression.
Refresh your garden. Trim bushes, especially in the front of your home, remove weeds and dead bushes
and trees. Plant season-appropriate
color or buy some pots of seasonal plants for the front entryway. It is amazing what a refreshed garden can do
to your home’s curb appeal. Fall is
coming, clear leaves often and particularly before the weekend.
Simple
tweaks to the exterior of your home can have a big impact on your home's final
selling price. By improving the look of
the outside of your home, you will increase the amount buyers are willing to
offer and make your home the cleanest real estate listing on the block. We can attest to that – we’ve helped our
clients stage outside and in. It pays
off with a speedier sale and higher price! Call us at 631 765 5333 - we’ll help
you too!
HAPPY LABOR DAY!!
Source: RIS Media, Blog, August 16, 2017, Charles Muotoh.
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