Planning for an open house is often an exciting process for sellers. I know that lots of questions come up, particularly about how to stage the home to make it as attractive as possible to potential buyers. Curb appeal is an important part of the process of selling a home. The first glimpse a buyer has of a residence can make or break the deal.
What is Curb Appeal?
Curb appeal is simply the appearance of a home from the front curb. A house that is neat, uncluttered, and well-maintained will usually deliver a favorable impression. In fact, positive curb appeal often makes people want to see more of a property. Negative curb appeal could make people keep driving to find something else.
The Importance of Staging
The open house is an important part of selling a home. The people who arrive to tour a home will be looking at every detail carefully to determine whether they could envision themselves living in the residence.
Staging Tips
One of the first steps a seller should take when staging a yard is to eliminate clutter. Kids’ toys, gardening tools, bicycles, and random objects need to go. Landscaping should be next on the list. Sellers need to clean out gardens and flower beds, remove debris and dead plants, and lay down fresh mulch. Adding seasonal flowers, shrubs, and plants can brighten up a yard, too. While you're at it, don't forget about the porch; A welcome mat on the step and a potted plant on either side of the door is inviting. Owners should also ensure that the front door is bright with a fresh coat of paint, if necessary.
Selling a home may go much more smoothly when the front of the property is properly prepared for open houses.
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