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May 23, 2016

Boost Your Curb Appeal and Sell That Home!

While spring is generally a seller’s market, there are still a lot of homes out there for buyers to consider. You can increase your home’s appeal, boost your likelihood of a sale, and potentially create a bidding war — all by tending to one key aspect of your home: landscaping.

Curb appeal is what gets a potential buyer INTO your home. (That’s half the battle!) Take advantage of this knowledge! Try these simple landscaping tricks to make your home the visual focus of your neighborhood.

(Are you more concerned with the interior? Here are some simple home fixes that help sell, from professional real estate agents in Birmingham!)

Power Wash the Exterior

Renting a power washer doesn’t cost half as much as repainting a home, and it’s kind of fun! Get a power washer and start rinsing your exterior. Wash it all: your brick, your sidewalks, your driveway, your fences…everything! Your home will look brand new!

Add a Pop of Color

If you haven’t been much of a gardener in the past, it’s time to develop a green thumb. Adding colorful plants and flowers makes a home look happier, brighter, and more inviting.

Trim Away!

Nothing makes a house look more unkempt than overgrown shrubs. Get your sheers out and start trimming. You don’t have to get fancy — just try to clean up the lines around your bushes and trees, and you should be good to go!

Update the Porch

Porches don’t always get utilized as much as they should, but they are a very valuable feature. Make sure your potential buyers are aware of how luxurious a front porch can be by creating a cozy and quaint seating area! With just a few comfy chairs and a table, your front porch can go from a regular old entryway to an outdoor oasis!

Don’t Step on the Cracks!

Cracks on driveways and walkways can be concerning. Big cracks might even lead buyers to worry that the home could have foundation problems! Seal them up so your buyers don’t feel like they have to take on that burden if they purchase your home.

Learn More Selling Tips from a Real Estate Agent in Birmingham!

Are you about to sell you home? Every city has a different real estate market, and hiring a professional can give you a real edge over the competition. Hire a real estate agent in Birmingham today!

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