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by David B. Zwiefelhofer
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home in certain areas, which will increase its “showability.”
Create “Curb Appeal”
What often gets buyers’ attention is the first impression. The first impression is most likely to occur when buyers first pull up to your house. Make sure that the front outside of your house looks inviting, and for very little money you can do just that. You should mow, water and fertilize your front lawn. Trim old, wild shrubs and plant new ones if needed. Plant blooming flowers near the entryway. If the walkway to the entry of the house is damaged or broken, consider replacing it with inexpensive stepping stones. Evaluate whether you need to repaint or simply wash/clean the front of your house. If there is paint peeling off or it looks old and weathered, repaint the front as well as the front door. When repainting any parts of your home for sale, always use calm, neutral colors. Personal preferences are so varied; you do not want to risk ruining the first impression of your home by painting it any wild or nontraditional colors that could offend buyers. If you have the time, all of this work can be done by yourself or with the help of friends and family members. The cost of materials is minimal.
Clean, Repair, Repaint
Repainting is one of the most cost-effective ways to get your home looking cleaner, newer and larger. You should carefully consider repainting the entire interior of your home. If this is not feasible, be sure to at least repaint the key rooms—entryway, master bedroom/bath, and kitchen. As stated earlier, use neutral colors—either white, beige, cream, or a light color of some sort. The use of strong colors tends to yield to personal preference and could detract from your home’s general appeal. It also makes it much more difficult for buyers to imagine their own belongings in the home. As you are repainting, you should also be r |
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