Maximising Your Property’s Street Appeal

To help sell your property maximising street appeal is a must – but it doesn’t have to cost the earth.

No matter what the market conditions are, good street appeal is one the keys to attracting buyers.  Not surprisingly the view from the street and the area between the entrance to the property and the front door are crucial.  While out the back may be great, if you don’t get the first two parts right potential buyers may not bother looking further.  The options for improving your property’s street appeal are only limited by your budget and imagination.

Here are a few tips:

*Mow the lawns and trim the edges, sweep the driveway, weed the gardens and prune or remove trees that have got too big or are blocking out valuable light.

 

*If necessary clean out the gutters, water blast paths, driveways, fences and decks and/or freshen up the paint/stain.

 

*Create an appealing entranceway by, for example, using stylish pots, attractive plants and an appealing welcome mat.

 

*De-clutter exterior spaces, for example take away or store elsewhere rubbish bins, bikes or tools normally left outside.

 

*Ensure any outdoor living areas are dressed-up with nice outdoor furniture and potted plants.

 

*Depending on your property and your budget, erect a fence or plant established trees as a screen, for privacy or simply to add street appeal.

 

*Getting professional help to landscape the gardens/grounds is obviously a more expensive option, but it could be one of the best investments you ever make.

 

Hope you have a Fantastic Weekend,

 

Brad