19 Jul Your Home at a Glance
Your Home at a Glance
Would you buy your home at a glance? Have you ever driven up to a restaurant and been disappointed by your first impression? Perhaps the windows looked dark and gloomy, the façade was worn and unattractive or for some other reason it just didn’t look like a tempting place to eat. It could still be a fantastic restaurant – a real gem. But, your first impression has soured your anticipation. If you still walk through the front door, it will likely be with much lower expectations.
This scenario often plays out in the real estate market in Ottawa and other cities as well. Buyers drive up to a home for sale and quickly form an impression based on what they see “from the curb”. That’s why you’ll hear real estate experts talk about the importance of “curb appeal”. It’s one of the most important selling points of a property. If you plan to put your home on the market, you want your home to look as attractive as possible from the street.
Fortunately, there are many simple things you can do to improve curb appeal such as:
- trim shrubs and hedges
- cut grass & weed
- plant flowers
- clean the walkway and driveway
- clean or paint the front door and garage doors
- clean the exteriors of the windows.
- sweep or wash off the front porch
- All these projects are relatively easy and inexpensive. Yet, each can have a dramatic impact on a buyer’s first impression, especially in Summer months.
Don’t be like the great restaurant that’s hidden behind an unkept façade. You want buyers to be impressed by their first glance of your home and be sure your that the curb appeal of your home or condominium reflect the overall value of your property. Think about when you were looking for houses in Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven and other communities in Ottawa and what appealed to you.
As experienced realtors® in Ottawa, we would love to have a discussion with you about the market value of your property and to determine the best options to enhance its value! We have the expertise and contacts to help you prepare your home for market and sell your Ottawa home for top dollar!