Kim Addelman's Reality Rules: Creating Curb Appeal
Kim Addelman lends tips on how to maximize curb appeal to entice potential home buyers.
Online, April 3, 2013 (Newswire.com) - When buyers drive up to a home, it takes only a few short seconds to decide if they are going to get out of the car or keep driving--that's why curb appeal is imperative! To pack a punch with the first impression, paying attention to a home's exterior is a vital rule of realty. Kim Addelman, one of Williamsville New York's top agents and accredited ASP stager, provides tips on how to create a positive impression on the outside of the home.
A study conducted by Clemson University determined the effect of landscapeing on resale value. Homes that achieved an outstanding landscape rating could antcipate a sale price 4 to 5 percent higher than equivalent homes with decent landscapeing. Houses with landscaping rated poor comparative to neighboring houses with exceptional landscapes could antcipate a sale price 8 to 10 percent below equivalent houses with decent landscape.
Buyers want homes that require little restoration upon purchasing. Hiring a landscaping company seems time consuming and expensive; however, there are things sellers can do on their own to generate great impact.
To spruce up landscaping, Kim suggests "edging the beds, adding fresh mulch, replacing gangly bushes and adding bright pots of flowers."
As for the house itself, Kim recommends "putting a fresh coat of paint on the front door, replacing the old dingy hardware, such as, the chipped mail box and the barely visible house numbers and even adding an updated light fixture."
As an expert in the real estate business, Kim knows the importance of curb appeal. "A well cared for exterior invites potential buyers to take a peak inside. If the exterior is unkempt, buyers may pass up the home in lieu of one with more curb appeal," said Addelman, "buyers assume the outside is a reflection of what they can expect to find behind closed doors."
For more information and to order Kim's complementary booklet "Seven Insider Secrets on Showcasing Your Home for a Successful Sale" please visit www.villagehomesales.com or call Kim at 716-816-5654. You can also connect with Kim on Facebook (facebook.com/LivingInWilliamsville, Twitter and Pinterest.