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| North Shore Home Seller Curb Appeal Tips |
When selling a home in Glencoe, Winnetka, Highland Park, Deerfield, Northbrook, Lake Forest, Wilmette, Evanston, Glenview, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, or other North Shore communities, curb appeal is always an
important factor. Most buyers browse listings online, with the first
photo usually the front of the house, and the front of the house is
the first thing buyers will see in person. However, with buyers
‘window shopping’ online now more than ever, curb appeal has never
been more important!
As your North Shore real estate agent, I’ve put together some tips on making your
home’s curb appeal really grab buyer interest this spring:
1. Keep your lawn green
and pristine. Buyers will notice the lawn, and a green lawn this time
of year is a beautiful contrast to your home’s exterior, adding a
pop of color to the listing photos! Water your lawn when need be, and
keep it mowed and groomed, trimming along the edges and around trees
and driveway/walkways.
2. Give driveways/walkways attention. They are what lead
the buyer into your house. If they are dirty, full of debris after a
storm, or contain cracks or weeds growing out of them, buyers will
notice. You can easily pull weeds, fill cracks with caulk, and power
wash. You can even end with a glossy sealer or coat of paint if you
want to go all out.
3. Add bursts of color.
Your green lawn doesn’t have to be the only color in the photo.
Bursts of color really help make photos and first viewings memorable.
Add a couple flower pots to your front entry, or plant flowers in
gardens or along bushes. Give your mailbox a coat of paint, or your
front door, or add bright-colored window shutters around your
windows.
4. Pay attention to
nighttime, too. Whether showings are scheduled at night, or potential
buyers drive by at night, keep this curb appeal tip in mind.
Clean your lighting fixtures and replace the bulbs. Make sure the
bulbs are all the same wattage so no light outshines the others.
Consider solar lights for the walkway. Give your home a warm glow.
5. Spruce up the
garage. This may be a big part of your home’s curb appeal, so spend
some time there. Replace the garage door with a more modern one, or
paint it the same color as the trim on the house. Purchase a DIY
garage window kit to add windows to your door. Replace the lighting
inside the garage, and keep it organized and clean for showings.
These tips will get
you started on curb appeal this spring! When ready to sell your home
in Chicago’s North Shore real estate market, give me a call, your
North Shore real estate agent. Whether selling, buying or both, I can
answer any questions you may have about the process, and fill you in on changes to
the process due to COVID-19. We can talk virtually and discuss your
options. I look forward to hearing from you!
Janie BressYour North Shore Real Estate ExpertNorth Shore Real Estate
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