You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression.

Curb Appeal Sells 49% of All Houses

Improve the message your home is sending by improving its curb appeal.

There are a number of ways to enhance your home's appearance, from smaller tasks such as weeding and mowing the lawn, to larger projects such as an exterior remodeling project.

It's well known that potential buyers make up their minds in the first few minutes of seeing a home. How your home presents itself from the road can actually make or break the sale. You can make a world of difference in how your home is perceived by adding a boxwood hedge, painting the front door, or simply fertilizing and weeding the lawn.

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It helps to write down a complete inventory of what is wrong with your home's appearance, then make a list of ways in which you can fix those problems. It could be as simple as adding a flower bed or planting a tree. If your home lacks visual depth, installing a portico over your front door could be the solution. A walkway lined with bright flowers is always helpful. A good, old-fashioned paint job can give the home a face-lift, as well as new siding. If the roof looks dull, replacing the shingles can breathe new life into the house. View all repairs and improvements with the idea that you'll make back your money three, five, or even ten times over with these tips.

The most important thing to keep in mind when preparing your house is to be objective. Look at your house and yard as if you were a buyer, and determine curb appeal from that perspective. You may notice things you've spent years overlooking. By spending a little time fixing up your house, you could potentially add thousands to the selling price.

Message From the Author

My name is Kevin Wood and I own a business that specializes in helping people sell their own homes. I have seen thousands homes over a wide range of prices, condition, and in a variety of markets.

In the course of my work, I have seen so-so homes that sold even before they were on the market, and beautiful "diamonds in the rough" that didn't sell for a year or more.

As you may know, curb appeal can impress or send buyers looking elsewhere. It is the number one element that makes buyers decide to look inside -- or not.

I have seen many homes that would have benefited from even the simplest fix-ups, like mowing the lawn, painting a bit of trim, or removing litter from the front yard. These homes sold for less than their market value because the buyers assumed the home's outward appearance was an indicator of its true value.

Real estate investors have long known about "fixing and flipping" houses to make a quick profit. How do they do this? Simple. They find a house that needs a little cosmetic work and buy it for less than market value. Then they sell it for a profit -- sometimes for 10, 20, or 30% more than they paid for it only a month or two before. You can do the same thing with your own home.

I wrote this book to help you realize the maximum possible sale price for your home. You'll be surprised at how the little things make the most difference.

I recommend this invaluable guide to anyone who is interested in improving the exterior of their home in preparation for a sale, appraisal for a first or second mortgage, or simply to increase your net worth. It's really just that easy.

Sincerely,

Real Estate Professional
Bohemia NY

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