Selling Your Home - Make a Great First Impression
Selling Your Home – Making a Great First Impression!
Series of Success Tips – Article #1
The Exterior
I’m sure you have heard the term “Curb Appeal”. Making your house appear as attractive and friendly as possible from the street is a crucial step in getting the buyer to stop and take notice of your home. More importantly, it makes them want to see the rest of your home. Trust me when I say it will be hard to get buyers interest in see the interior of the home and all its potential if the exterior of your home creates a negative first impression
¬ Clear away any litter between the street curb and your front door
¬ Remove oil stains from the driveway
¬ Repair any cracks or broken bits of driveway paving
¬ Clear bikes and toys from the driveway. (When showing your home keep the driveway clear of all cars.
¬ Remove weeds and grass growing in walkway.
¬ Trim back shrubs protruding into the walkway
¬ Trim the shrubs away from the house windows for security and to make interior rooms lighter.
¬ Weed the flower beds and add new mulch
¬ Prune dead branches and pull back anything creeping across the house
¬ Cut the grass
¬ Dispose of pet debris
¬ If house is wood, scrape and paint if needed
¬ Clean out the gutters
¬ Repair or replace gutters and downspouts
¬ Repair any parts of the roof ie. Replace missing or loose shingles
¬ Repair any foundation cracks
¬ Clean all windows inside and out. Storm windows too!
¬ Repair any wood rot
¬ Replace any cracked windows
¬ Make sure door locks properly and opens and closes with ease
¬ Oil any squeaky door hinges
¬ Doorbell is in working order
¬ There is a working light by the front door
¬ Tighten any wobbly porch or deck floor boards
¬ Clean lawn furniture
¬ Property is free of clutter, particularly toys, garden hoses etc.
Making a lasting impression:
¬ Shutters and front door painted in a spectacular color which complements the exterior of the house
¬ All season wreath on the front door
¬ Attractive door mat
¬ Hanging planters
¬ Memorable groupings of flowers on porches, decks and by front door
Helpful Links to help you ready your home for sale!
Hardware sites:
www.acehardware.com
www.builderdepot.com
www.craftsman.com
www.Doitbest.com
www.ebuildingsource.com
www.homedepot.com
www.homecenter.com
Gardening Sites:
www.backyardgardner.com
www.bloomingbulb.com
www.creativegardener.com
www.gardendesigner.com
www.gardenguides.com
www.gardeningtips.com
www.my-container-garden.com