How To Prepare The Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home?

People always says that first impression is very important for the first time to meet your lover. It also applies to selling your home.

when a prospective first drives by your house, what does the homebuyer see? It is the landscaping, curb, and exteriors of the house. Is it a nice, neat appreance that gives the buyer a great first impression? or is it a "problem house" that drives away the buyer who may never wants to get into your house to view it regardless how nice it is inside?

Therefore, in preparing your home for sale, the first step is to prepare the curb appeal. Here is what you should do:

1. Landscaping:

• Trim the trees and hedges well;
• Add potted plants or flowers if front yard looks not so pretty;
• Water and feed your plants and flowers properly to keep growing well.

2. Lawn:

• Mow your lawn at least every two weeks
• Don't leave the cut grass on the lawn
• Edge the yard with nice and neat appearance
• Spend 10 dollars for fertilizer on the lawn

3. Exterior paint

• If you don't have a big budget, at least paint any major rough spots or peeling areas
• Paint the front door and trim with tow different colors
• Paint the trim of you front windows.

This may cost you $50 dolloars to do it. But, it makes a big difference

4. Pressure-wash your drive way if there is evidence of dark mold growth

5. Pressure wash your siding if there is dust or looks duty

6. Remove all trash and junks

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http://besthomesellingtips.com/2007/07/13/staging-your-home-for-sale/

http://besthomesellingtips.com/2007/07/18/determine-the-home-selling-costs/

 

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