Your home will sell. There’s no question about that. However, if you put your home on the market without preparing it for sale, you may have a long wait for an offer.

And, the exterior of a home and the grounds surrounding it create strong first impressions on a home buyer-as well as family, friends and neighbors. If a property shows shoddy upkeep, faded paint and unattractive landscaping, prospects viewing it from the curb may assume more shabbiness inside.

If you are thinking about selling your home and want to boost its appeal to drive-by buyers, follow these suggestions here- then sit back and watch your home sell for top dollar!

1. Pretend you are shopping and drive slowly by. Then, get out of the car and walk toward your property critically as a buyer would, jotting down what you notice. Also, see how your home looks after dark. Many home buyers use weekday evenings to drive by homes and weekend days to visit them.

2.The Big Picture.. Try to find a memorable word or phrase that best describes your home. Is it inviting, cozy, elegant, well maintained or interesting? Or is it run-down, messy, ordinary, dirty or scary looking?

3.Punch up your home’s style by ensuring its attractive architectural features get noticed. Use slightly contrasting paint color that coordinates with the color of the home to emphasize special features such as columns, trim, porches, shutters, doors and so on.

4.Landscaping not only attracts the attention of buyers, it can increase the value of your home. Remember, plantings on the property should decorate rather than dominate the home. Remove old shrubs and trees that have over grown their location, no longer look healthy or block views of doors, windows or walkways. Simplify beds so they look net and easy to maintain.

5. Add extra pizzazz and interest to just two or three areas outside by using a decorative planter or potted flowers, seasonal banner, window boxes, front porch swing, garden bench or bird bath.

6. Make sure your outdoor  hardware reflects up to date styles. Mailboxes, house numbers, screens, light fixtures, railings, door handles and kick-plates can adorn a home or detract from it.

7. The most important impression you want your home to convey is that it is clean and well maintained. First, minimize or do away with clutter-lawn ornaments, grills, furniture, yard tools or toys. If your home’s exterior paint is faded or peeling, invest in a fresh paint job in a neutral color scheme. Buy or rent a pressure washer and use it to give your deck and driveway a nice fresh look. And, don’t forget to clean the windows!

We specialize in selling homes in or near Wilmington, NC and would be happy to take a look at your home and provide suggestions about how you can enhance its curb appeal and sell your home for top dollar! Just check out this home in Gorman Plantation, that we recently sold in one day!

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