When
it comes to selling your home, curb appeal refers to the “first
impression” that your house gives when a buyer approaches it from the driveway
or the street. Does your house look attractive and inviting, or does it appear
run-down? First impressions are important and even if the inside of the home is
perfect, the outer appearance can really affect a buyer’s perception.
If
you are trying to sell your property, you have probably mowed the front lawn
and even planted flowers in order to improve your curb appeal. However, could
you have over looked one of these common curb appeal mistakes?
Cheesy Garden Gnomes
You
might think that your decorative lawn ornaments are cute, but your potential buyers don’t necessarily have the
same taste. If you have a few gnomes living in your garden, you might want to
hide them away for a while when your home goes on the market.
Dark Pathways
Your
potential buyers might want to visit your home in the evening, so make sure you
invest in some outdoor lighting to
guide their way to your front door. A poorly lit front walkway will not make a
good first impression.
Dying Flowers
Adding
flowers to your front yard can improve your curb appeal, until the seasons change
and they begin to go brown and whither. Do your best to keep up with the garden maintenance throughout the year
so that everything still looks fresh.
Children’s Toys
If
you have little ones, your yard is probably filled with discarded Frisbees,
tricycles, skipping ropes, side walk chalk and other toys. Before showing your
home, make sure that all of these are tidied away. Your potential buyers might
not have children and might not be fond of them, so they want to be able to see
what the lawn and the garden will look like when it is not covered in brightly
coloured plastic.
These
are just a few of the curb appeal mistakes to avoid, so that your home looks as
appealing as possible. For more home real estate tips, feel free to
contact me at aubra@aubrarealtor.com or 1-888-279-1778.
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