Curb Appeal

Start with the outside of your home, better known as your curb appeal. Inspect the exterior of your home from a quick glance from the street. What jumps out at you? What would've-been-eye-catching features seem to fade into the background? Acknowledging this assists us in deciding what actions we can take to attract buyers from the street and into your home. If your home's exterior isn't inviting with retouched paint and bright greenery we'll need to address those issues. Refer to the Curb Appeal Checklist and boost your home's final selling price.

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"Welcome to your new home!"

Does your home seem to say, "This is Your Next House" to a buyer? Touring your property from a buyer's view, I'll advise you of changes that improve Open House appeal. I'll tell you eliminate things that give the impression of clutter. Surface areas like tables, desks and counters should be cleared off. Kitschy sculptures, sentimental items, family photos, and refrigerator works of art should get moved out of sight. You need to "generalize" the home so buyers can perceive it as their new house.

I know instantly where a room's best characteristics are and how to highlight them. I'll point out the pieces of furniture that should be removed, rooms that need new paint, rugs needing to be changed, fixtures that could use polishing, and any other improvement that can inexpensively be made to positively impact the sale.

I'll make sure your home is appealing and that it's welcoming, staying away from "offensive" or "can't-work-with" colors on the walls and furniture. And if the house is empty, you can try renting furniture. The goal is for your house to look lived in as opposed to bare and uninhabited.

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Setting the Stage
At every showing, we want to capture buyers' attention. Brightening up your interior is of major importance, so we'll do things like draw back curtains and add lighting where needed to show off your property. Together we'll enhance the air of the house with enjoyable music to listen to while guests enjoy your home and ensure a pleasant aroma circulates from every room. We'll incorporate cozy-looking bedspreads, and place pillows on your sofa and bedding. Buyers should feel like your home is their future home.