Getting the House Ready to Sell
The Exterior of the House
Most real estate advice tells you to work
on the outside of the house first, but unless there is a major project
involved, it is probably best to save it for last. There are two main
reasons for this. First, the first steps in preparing the
interior of the house are easier. They also help develop
the proper mind set required for selling - beginning to
think of your "home" as a marketable commodity. Second,
the exterior is the most important.
A
homebuyer’s first impression is based on his or her view
of the house from the real estate agent’s car. They
call that first impression "curb appeal."
So take a walk across the street and take
a good look at your house. Look at nearby houses, too, and see how yours
compares. Then it may be time to go to work.
© 2000 by Terry Light and RealEstate ABC, revised 2004 |
