OUTSIDE! Don’t Forget Exterior Home Staging

BEFORE

AFTER

While we all desperately try to not “Judge a book by its cover,” often times we are victims of habit. The outside of your home is going to get scrutinized, no matter what you think. It’s the first thing your potential buyers will see – so remember that and make sure the shell shines! The inside of a house can look like a grand museum, but if the outside looks to rough around the edges – your potential buyer may not even get out of the car! (It’s true, my Realtor friends have told many stories of this happening.) Too often, shoddy exteriors make buyers keep on driving – right down the road to someone else’s property.

Some things to think about when Staging your front yard:

Power washing – Give the old homestead a nice bath! Everyone likes a clean house, inside and OUT!

Paint – A fresh coat of paint can add several thousand dollars to your asking price? Is that incentive enough?

Landscaping & Yard Care – Trim the trees and shape the hedges, keep your lawn mowed and presentable, plant seasonal flowers to spruce up your yard. An inviting entrance to your home starts with flora, so make sure your lawn really pops. And if you need the help of a professional landscaper, call them!

How about your backyard?
If you’re selling a 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home in a coveted school district, it’s safe to assume your likely buyer will be a family. Consider a covered sand box or a swing set (in good shape, of course) and a sitting area from where you can watch the children. Adding child friendly items to a home is a simple way of letting a potential buyer know that this place is perfect for their family.

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