It takes a potential home buyer all of about 10 seconds to decide whether or not a home has potential or not. That first impressions can be the deciding factor on whether or not a homeowner even decides to step foot inside your front door. And when it comes to first impressions, they can often set the tone for a home buyer as well. A buyer who likes what they see on the outside can often overlook problems on the inside or receive them in a different light. A buyer who doesn't like what they see on the outside will often dismiss many of the great features that the inside may have. That's the power of first impressions - so how do you make sure you have a great first one? You start with curb appeal and with making the exterior of your home look great. The bottom line is that the more buyers who step foot in your home and like what they see on the outside, then the better chance you'll not just sell your house, but you'll get top dollar for it as well.
Step one, begin with landscaping. Landscaping is one of the most important overlooked elements sellers make. A professional landscaping company can completely transform a front yard. You'd be surprised how far you can go with just a little bit of money. Simple changes like fresh new sod and a few flower gardens can be done rather inexpensively and are a must if your yard lacks any landscaping highlights. Often the money you put into fresh landscaping you will almost certainly get back three-fold and it will help you sell your house significantly faster. A great idea is to add a window box with fresh flowers if you have a window that overlooks a flower bed. This is a great way to mesh the landscaping with the home so that everything ties together and it gives you a rare architectural detail that can be a powerful selling tool for your home that your competitors will almost certainly be missing.
Architectural accents - nothing turns off a potential home buyer like seeing a home that looks like just another plain Jane on the outside. Home owners want a house with some character and uniqueness that makes them look at the house and say, "wow, now that is something special." Many homes being built nowadays are being built as cheaply as possible and that means builders are cutting corners and spending less, especially when it comes to a home's exterior. If this sounds like your home, consider one of three options. Consider adding architectural brackets to the home to give it some highlights. A few decorative brackets in the right area can break up the monotany of a house that lacks character and give a potential home buyer something else to look at. Exterior Shutters are also a great way to accent a homes exterior and can help add another color to a lackluster home. Functional shutters on hinges help accent windows and add details that create the right first impressions and prime home buyers with the right mind set before they even step into the home.
Even if you're using a realtor, nothing is a better selling tool than having a beautiful home exterior. Realtors often show clients and potential home buyers pictures of a home's exterior and that can be a deal breaker for the client if your home isn't up to par. If you spend a little bit of money on adding some landscaping and architectural detail to your home it can go a long way to helping you sell your home and getting the most out of it.
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