Fort Worth Realtors recommend that people interested in selling their home need to take into consideration the importance of curb appeal. We have all driven through neighborhoods and seen houses that “have it” and others that do not. Real estate experts estimate that 40 percent of home buyers make the decision to purchase a home based on their initial first impression. The curb appeal of a home can create a positive, long-lasting favorable impression with prospective buyers.

A potential buyer starts to judge a house from the first moment that they pull up to the curb. By having curb appeal, your home will look more welcoming and inviting to potential buyers.

This may make the difference between a successful or non-successful sale of your home, especially during a buyer’s market. A seller may have installed new carpeting and flooring, all new appliances, repainted the house, but if your home does not have curb appeal then none of this matters. Curb appeal is what draws a buyer inside your home.

Here are a few easy ways to “get” curb appeal:

Make sure that you sweep or clean-out all of your gutters.

Have a landscaping crew come in and plant attractive, low-maintenance flowers, shrubs and plants.

Make sure to keep the front walkway free from weeds and other debris.

It is important that a seller makes sure that all of their screens and windows are always shiny clean.

Either repaint or touch-up the exterior paint on your home. A fresh coat of exterior paint can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home.

A seller should park their car motorcycle, truck or boat out of plain sight. Do not distract a buyer’s attention away from your home.

These six tips will ensure that your home has a lot of curb appeal. When listing your home with the Fort Worth MLS make sure to include a picture of the newly revamped exterior of your home.

Tags: Curb Appeal, Selling

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