You’re ready to sell your home and are aware that you need to make the most pressing repairs and possibly invest in some value-adding improvements, such as giving the kitchen a new lick of paint. You may even be at the point where you’re considering getting in professionals to help you stage the home. But don’t forget about your home’s exterior and boosting its curb appeal. If a potential buyer has come to make a physical visit, this is the first thing they will see when they arrive at your home.
THE VALUE OF INCREASING THE CURB APPEAL OF YOUR HOME FOR SALE
Curb appeal can be defined as “the general attractiveness of a house or any piece of property from the sidewalk to a prospective buyer.” Most real estate professionals understand the value of curb appeal and a recent study entitled Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features, found that 92% of Realtors would recommend their clients improve their respective homes’ curb appeal prior to sale.
Curb appeal helps, not only in garnering buyer attention but also in bringing higher returns on your investment. The better your home looks from the outside, the more likely you’ll receive higher bids.
Below are time-tested tips to maximize the curb appeal of your Palm Beach County home for sale.
TIP #1: DECLUTTER
This particular task isn’t only for your home’s interiors. Your lawn may have a stray child’s (or pet’s) toy or two or an old kitchen appliance may be gathering dust in a corner of your driveway. See how you can dispose of these items (store, sell, give, or throw away).
TIP #2: DEEP CLEAN AND POWER WASH
With the clutter out of the way, you can proceed to properly clean your exterior space. Give all that dirt and grime a blast from a power washer. Use this on your windows, siding, driveway, and other exterior structures like the patio, and deck. Don’t forget the sidewalk.
If you don’t have the tools to properly deep clean your home exterior, then hire a professional cleaning crew. They’ll not only have the equipment but also the expertise to make your exteriors shine.
TIP #3: REPAINT YOUR FRONT DOOR – AND YOUR GARAGE DOOR
Giving your front door a fresh coat of paint may not seem that it would make much of a difference but research has shown it provides one of the best returns on investment when improving a home for sale. Make sure that you choose a paint color that complements the overall color theme of your exterior. You may also want to replace the doorknob and add some door items like an ornate knocker.
TIP #4: ADD PLANTS
A touch of greenery or more always breathes life into a drab area. You don’t need to manage an entire garden, nor have a green thumb for this task. Consult a local nursery about low-maintenance plants that you could grow in select areas of your outside space. Some popular native plants found in many Florida gardens include Southern magnolia, coontie, beautyberry, and muhly grass. Here for more local plant varieties which you could choose.
TIP #5: LIGHT UP YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
Illuminate your outdoor space with weatherproof lighting. While it is unlikely that a visitor will come to visit your home at night, images or videos of how beautifully lit your exteriors are, can be very appealing to online viewers. Moreover, outdoor lighting has an anti-trespasser function, creating a sense of security for any prospective buyer.
TIP #6: ADD YARD FURNITURE AND DECOR
If your plan is not only to sell a house but also a lifestyle, then adding yard furniture and décor will help meet these expectations. If you have existing outdoor furniture, check if these are still in optimal condition or need to be replaced. A nice touch is a bird feeder, which will not only attract birds but provides a sense of the organic and natural to your home.
If you have real estate in Ibis that you want to sell, let Eric Telchin and the rest of The Telchin Group LLC be your professional guide in your home-selling journey. Call them at 561.301.0249 or send an email here.