By: Emma Croft of getgardening.info | My Tampa Bay Broker | September 8, 2021
There’s nothing like strong curb appeal when it comes to selling your home. Although few buyers make a final decision based on curb appeal, it will often be the deciding factor when it comes to whether or not people will come tour your property. The more bodies you get in the door, the higher your odds will be of getting a competitive set of offers to choose from.
Despite all this, many sellers don’t put enough work into making sure their property has strong curb appeal. My Tampa Bay Broker wants to change that. Here’s a look at some of what you need to know and do to get your house ready to stand out from the bunch and make a great first impression.
Do Your Homework
Information is a powerful tool:
- Start by researching your local housing market to get a sense of what is – and isn’t – selling. Largo, for instance, is a very competitive market, so a home that checks all the boxes could sell at 4% above asking!
- Look into local and national housing trends.
- Working with a broker is a great way to get additional guidance on your home selling journey.
Literal Curb Appeal
The way your property looks from the street makes a big difference:
- Invest in a landscaping professional to make your facade look as neat and put together as possible.
- Consider giving your front door a bold new paint color to make it catch buyers’ eye.
- If your siding has seen better days, a power washer can give it a whole new look.
Indoor Details
Thanks to online listings, your whole home has a shot at making that first impression:
- Hire a skilled real estate photographer to capture your home’s best features.
- Make sure your interior is well-staged to help buyers imagine themselves in the space.
- Highlight details such as patios, bars, or open floor plan spaces to capture buyers’ attention.
Even taking just a few of these steps can give your curb appeal a significant boost. Remember, anything you can do to get buyers to check your property out is well worth it. Every strong first impression your property makes leaves you that much more likely to have an offer worth getting excited about!
Looking for advice tailored to your property? Contact My Tampa Bay Broker today to get started!
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