Curb Appeal In Colorado Matters
Colorado features some of the most beautiful homes and natural areas in the United States. However, when it comes to selling a home, it’s important to do what you can to enhance the natural beauty of the land and the aesthetic features of the home. There are some great ways that real estate agents can focus on the curb appeal of a home to increase the chances of selling it.
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Taking Care of the Lawn
Make sure the lawn is cut and weeded, to give the home a well-manicured look. Weed any flowerbeds and plant season-appropriate greenery or flowers. Trim all the hedges and make sure trees are pruned. Many simple things can update the look of a lawn, including mulching trees and flowerbeds, and adding paths from garden pavers or stone.
The Exterior of the Home
If necessary, clean the exterior of the home with a pressure washer, or repaint it to give it a pretty, fresh look. Gutters can be cleaned and painted to match the trim of the home, and any loose siding should be repaired as well. Make sure that the windows are cleaned and polished, as well as any fixtures attached to the exterior of the home, from doorknobs to mailboxes and decorative accents.
Sidewalks
Ensure that no weeds are growing beside or through the sidewalks and check for cracks or crumbling on walkways, steps, and patios. Make sure the sidewalks are swept and cleared, or in winter, salted to prevent ice build up. Edging walkways with flowers or greenery can instantly improve the curb appeal of a home and doesn’t cost a lot of money.
Clutter
Ensure that all exterior areas of the home (sidewalks, lawn, patios, etc.) are free of clutter and that personal items like bicycles, children’s toys and gardening equipment are stored in garages or sheds. The garage door should be kept closed, and all other outdoor items should be neat and tidy. Curb appeal can be improved by symmetrical additions of hanging plants and flowers near porches and patios.
The Roof
Make sure there are no missing or broken shingles on the roof, and that the chimney (if the home has one) is clean. Ensuring that the roof is clean and free of pine needles, dried leaves and other debris is another great way to increase the curb appeal of a home.
Other Personal Items
Any other personal items belonging to the family (such as RVs, ATVs, and other large items) should be stored in another place while the home is being listed for sale. Patio furniture, sand boxes, swing sets and other personal items can take away from the curb appeal and prevent potential owners from being able to imagine the home as theirs. These should be moved to a new location so the lawn and surrounding areas act as a blank canvas for potential homebuyers.
Making sure the curb appeal of a home is wonderful is one of the best Colorado real estate tips, and allows potential homebuyers to see the value of a home before they ever step foot indoors.
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