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Sunday, September 3, 2017

STAGING OUTSIDE - IN

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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