The importance of Curb appeal

The importance of curb appeal

Unfortunately, many people don’t realise the potential of their front gardens. It is so important to the saleability of your property as this is the first impression you are giving to a potential buyer. If the front garden is full of broken concrete and an old fridge, it’s not very welcoming to a potential buyer and they are unlikely to want to see what the inside looks like.

Whether we like it or not the condition of our front garden sends out messages to all our neighbours which are difficult to ignore. Of course as with any home renovations time and budget restraints are usually the key factors. However, if you are confident about what you are doing and with a bit of research, it is simple to make a small space look attractive, be easy to maintain and doesn’t have to cost the earth.

From the moment a property hits the market, interested applicants will be asking themselves, ‘Could I live here?’

When it comes to buying a house, judging a book by its cover is a phrase that all sellers should be mindful of. Don’t lose the sale before the viewing has even begun!

In a recent survey, 98% of buyers recommend that sellers ensure their external areas are well presented. From painting the front door to mowing the lawn or planting flowers, according to the majority* of survey respondents, over 60% of sellers do ensure a property’s outside areas are well presented before entering the market. After all, why put your property at a disadvantage for the sake of a cracked gnome or broken fence?

But what’s the most important jobs to complete before putting your house to the market?

When it comes to selling your property, VitalSpace Estate Agents rate the following in order of importance….

1. – Mowing the lawn, a 10-minute job like mowing the lawn can really improve your property’s kerb appeal.

2. – Painting the front door. It’s the first thing a buyer will look at, so make sure your door is looking its best.

3. – Cleaning windows. It not only improves the property exterior, but also ensures clear views from the inside.

4. – Painting the shed. A tired shed at the bottom of the garden is easily improved with a lick of paint.

5. – Planting flowers. Flowers can really lift the outside appearance, for small gardens, consider window boxes.

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