Once you’ve decided to sell your home, doesn’t it make sense to do everything you can to make the experience less stressful and get the best possible results? We have often discussed the need to smartly price the home, right from the start, however while some do, they still discover other challenges. A potential buyer’s first impression is often the essential difference between looking closely at the potential and possibilities, rather than looking at your potential new home, from a negative initial perspective! This first impression begins with what we generally call exterior appeal, which means that if the first impression / look will create a desire to take a deeper look, inward, or turn them off. With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt, consider, examine, review, and discuss some of the impacting factors, potential, curb appeal.

1. Landscaping and care of the grounds: Start by driving home from every possible direction. What is the first thing someone might notice? Will they get the impression of a well-kept home and property, or something quite different? How does the grass appear? Is it marijuana? Free, right chopped upAnd is it flower beds, hedges, etc. attractive, in a positive way? What about the condition of the entrance and hallways? Are they free of cracks and / or potentially dangerous conditions? Does the house need painting or pressure washing? Taking the time and a little extra effort will be relatively inexpensive, but will often yield excellent results.

2. Entrance door and windows: Is the storm door in good condition, clean and tidy? How about the front door? Would it be useful to clean it? Or should it be repainted to make it look clean, fresh and in good condition? Are your windows clean, without cracks, peeling paint, etc.? Are all windows and doors properly sealed and maintained?

3. Areas of land, adjacent to the entrance door: Around the front door, is the area clean, orderly, and free of litter? Have you stored items, such as toys, shovels, etc., that could potentially be distracting and / or endangering, in the eyes of qualified potential buyers?

Four. Walk around: Objectively, walk around the house and examine any areas that could benefit from power washing and / or painting. A small expense, in these areas, could generate a more desirable result.

Once you’ve done this, open the front door and use your senses of sight and smell to see if something objectionable or distracting might put a potential buyer off. Smart homeowners, get ready and help your own causes!