Where Does Your House Begin?

Curb appeal. Either you have it or you don’t.

If you don’t, you could be sending potential buyers to your competition before they even get out of the car.

You may think the house starts at the front door, but it starts at the front lawn. Some items that are often overlooked by sellers include the mailbox, house numbers, weeds, mulch, overgrown shrubs and an unkempt lawn.

It doesn’t stop there. Check the porch for peeling paint or loose stairs. And unless it is Halloween, knock down those cobwebs and sweep the porch.Don’t forget to clean any windows and check the front door for nicks, dings or worn paint. Last but not least, does the doorbell actually ring when you press the button?

Curb appeal. Either you have it or you get it. A quick trip to the home improvement store and a little sweat equity will give your house a shining start.

 

Kendra Wilson is a Broker, REALTOR®, and Certified Investor Agent Specialist with Century 21 All Seasons in Asheville NC.