There are certain areas of the country where staging your home for sale is easier then others due to the weather and natural beauty of the area. Orange County in California is a fantastic example of one of these areas. As Orange County is a big place, let’s narrow that down a bit to say that Laguna Niguel is a fantastic candidate for home staging success. Home staging becomes so much easier when there are beautiful days where doing some yard work is desirable as opposed to some areas where a day of yard work is a chilly prospect.
With the amazing weather that is present for most of the year in Laguna Niguel, the exterior of a home is quite important and gets much more use than homes in some areas of the country. Yards have the distinct ability to sell a home on first sight. One can tell a lot about a home from the care with which the yard is maintained. If the yard is full of junk and debris, the lawn unkempt and bushes un-trimmed, chances are that the home has been treated in a similar fashion. First impressions are made and broken on the home’s exterior.
In creating a beautiful facade for your home there are several elements that must be taken into account. Separate your yard into sections like lawn & gardens, home itself and finishing touches. Once you have determined your plan of attack, make lists of the things that need replacing or fixing and set to it! Most of these things will be able to be done without much expenditure save for painting the home if necessary. If you think it’s necessary, then it probably is. The place where you can really make a big difference is in the finishing touches. These do not have to be huge things, in fact it’s better if they aren’t. Remember, people notice little thoughtful touches, especially home buyers. If you have managed to create a few things that stick out in buyer’s minds then this process has been successful.
August 13, 2010
Home Exteriors: Dressed to Sell
July 14, 2010
Selling your Home: Exterior Ideas
When listing your home for sale, it must be in the best shape possible. This may mean spending some time and money bringing some aspects of the home up to par. This article is going to explore in further detail some of the things that can be done to improve the appearance and selling power of your home’s exterior. Sometimes it’s the small details that get noticed and you never know what someone’s favorite aspects of a home will be. You would be remiss not to try to create as many of these points as possible.
The first item on the list is an easy one. The paint. Paint jobs can deteriorate and fade over the years as environmental factors tend to cause wear and tear on the surface of your home. New paint is a great way to take years off the home and revitalize its look. Of course, if you have a home made of brick or siding, there is really no need or want to paint. With a brick home, try power washing the bricks to bring them back to their full glory. A simple wash of siding can make it look like new again. Make sure to use a cleaner that is safe for your siding surface. When painting, you will want to stick with neutral colors as a more personalized paint choice can alienate certain buyers and you need to draw as many buyers as possible.
The yard also plays an important role in the sale of your home. The yard is one of the prime elements in the curb appeal of any home, and as such should be a high priority area in terms of upgrades. Is you lawn kind of patchy? Perhaps some new lawn is in order. A lush and rich lawn is a huge attraction factor for buyers and sets a great frame for any home. When this is coupled with well-tended gardens and some nice flowers, it creates a picture that is both beautiful, and attractive to buyers. The more attention you pay to the scenic elements of your home, the more buyers will notice the care and time you have spent on your home. If time has shown anything, it is that buyers like to purchase homes that have been well cared for.
