Sprucing Up
Maintained lawn can increase curb appeal
When selling your home, for maximum marketing potential, common sense dictates that you tidy up your home. Often, however, homeowners overlook sprucing up their yard.
Experts have proved that a potential home buyer’s first impression has an impact on their final decision. Often, that first impression comes from the yard.
The first step to getting the yard ready is de-cluttering the place. Make sure the path to the front door is clear and remove any debris on the lawn. Potential homebuyers shouldn’t have to step over a child’s scooter or the garden hose to get to the front door.
The next step to boosting curb appeal is to make sure the grass looks maintained. Mowing and edging are a must. If the lawn is looking a little sparse, try re-seeding bare spots. If your budget allows, try a fertilizer treatment applied with a spreader.
For a wow-factor, consider adding splashes of color to the yard. Depending on your budget and your green thumb, perennials can be a cost-effective way to improve a home’s curb appeal. Whether you design a flower bed by the mailbox or display flowers in decorative planters on the front porch, potential buyers will appreciate the cheery exterior.
To highlight your home’s best features, exterior accent lighting can brighten up the home when home buyers are touring the property in the evening hours. A $40, easy-to-install, pre-packaged lighting kit can provide safety, security and ambience.
So when you have only one chance to make a great first impression, creating curb appeal increases the likelihood of a sale.
To navigate through the sale of a home, Judi Starliper can help. Contact Judi and her J-Star Team for more information, 865-693-3232.
