Let’s talk about curb appeal tips that can sell your property fast.
ok guys Common sense is not always a common thing. So, I’m going to be very plain and simple. What I’m about to tell you is probably Real Estate 101. We’re really going to get down to the basics.
How to improve a property’s curb appeal
1. Paint the Exterior
The first tip is that you have to paint the bloody property. Make sure the property is pressure-cleaned and scraped and that you’re using a paint color that won’t stand out from other homes on the street. What I mean by that is don’t do any crazy colors like bright yellow, orange, or pink. Unless the other houses on the street look like this.
I say this because here in Toledo, the historic district has houses that have lots of funky colors. So, if you went with a plain color, it might look a little too simple. You always want to stick to a color that is similar to the other homes on the street. But paint, folks, can go a long way.
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One of the first things I learned about repair and rehab when I was in Australia is that you can really paint a lot of things. You can paint the exterior. You can paint the interior. You can paint the kitchen cabinets. You can paint a vanity, and you can even refinish a bathtub. So, you can get away with drawing a lot of things where you can add more value.
A good rule of thumb is this: If you’re spending one dollar on that specific renovation item, you want to get three dollars back. In other words, let’s say you need to spend $10,000 to paint your house. Without painting it, you can sell it for $200,000; You can paint it and sell it for $230,000. This means it is a good investment on your money to paint.
2. Improve landscape
Another way to increase curb appeal is landscaping. I don’t want you guys to have overgrown yards, crappy looking flowers, no mulch, and a driveway that looks like crap. These are just some of the very simple things that many potential buyers will want to see when they drive by or inspect a home. Don’t forget guys, first impression is every impression.
If you can offer that “wow” factor to that potential buyer from the start, I think everything will go a lot easier when it comes to moving inside the home. Many people will just drive by, and if they don’t like the property based on how it looks from the street, they won’t even schedule a look inside. Make sure the property has wow factor.
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Paint is big. Landscaping and cleaning up the front yard and driveway is another. And here’s a quick little side tip. I’ve seen a lot of real estate brokerages coming out with solar panel yard signs. To me, this indicates that there may be demand from potential buyers to see what it looks like and if it is a safe area at night. Therefore, another thing you may want to do is add some feature lights to make the property sparkle or pop in the evening. I’ve always loved seeing homes with feature lighting.
Here is a tip from me to you on two things that you should do. These are all very simple and common sense things.
What other tips would you give to improve the curb appeal of your property?
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