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ENHANCE DRIVE-BY APPEAL

When taking a quick drive-by to check out a home, minor
details of the house itself stick out a lot more than you’d
think. Potential buyers may quickly drive by your home or
park out front to see it for the first time, envisioning
themselves driving up to the curb. Good drive-by appeal is
essential.

Keep windows and front door in pristine condition. You’ll
also need to touch up your garage. The home’s exterior will
need to be neatened up with touches such as painting the
door and trim. “Lived in” is not the look that you’re going for.

Ensure the exterior has fresh paint, the lawn is well-
manicured, your windows are washed, and that you don’t
have any dead flowers in your garden. Bring in a
professional to assess what needs to be done on your roof,
such as re-shingling.

If your roof needs repair that you just can’t do prior to
listing, get reputable quotes for the price of the work and
deduct that cost from the sale price. This method is usually
convenient for both the buyer and seller, putting the buyer
at ease, knowing they can have items repaired and
upgraded, should they wish to do so.

LEVERAGING CURB APPEAL

When it’s time to sell your home, don’t skimp on the smaller
details when you can use curb appeal to your advantage
and get more out of the closing price. By having your home
in its most pristine condition, inside and out, you’ll seal
the deal in no time. Image is literally everything, and the
exterior of the home matters just as much as the interior.

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