You’ve reached the last stage of preparing your property for sale—maximizing curb appeal. Whether you’re preparing Palm Springs homes for sale, equestrian homes or a vacation home for viewing, if the buyer doesn’t like the exterior, you won’t get them inside.
So last but not least, it’s time to maximize the curb appeal of your property. This is probably the most important aspect of preparing a house for sale, so take as much time as necessary to make upgrades and then set a schedule for regular maintenance.
Start by assessing any flaws in the exterior. Look for and replace any loose or damaged roof shingles, siding and caulking. Inspect for peeling paint and touch it up if possible. If you have an asphalt driveway, consider re-sealing it. If there is a chimney, get it cleaned. Make sure the gutters are aligned and clean. If you are preparing a property with more than one building, such as equestrian homes or a property with a guest house, do the same for their exteriors.
Make sure the house looks welcoming. A welcome mat on the doorstep and potted flowers can go a long way. Research shows that the color yellow evokes a buying emotion, so go for marigolds, yellow dahlias or even consider planting yellow roses.
Set up a regular schedule for maintaining the lawn, hedges, trees and flowerbeds—if you’re preparing Palm Springs homes for sale, make sure any cactuses on the property look nice and are well-groomed.
Keep the garage door of your property closed, especially if you are storing boxes in there. If you are keeping items in addition to your cars inside, it will behoove you to buy some garage storage cabinets so that it looks less cluttered, in case the potential buyers ask to see inside.
One final step—apply a fresh coat of paint to the front door. This increases the welcome factor of the house and gives it a polished look.
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