The Art of the Approach: Curb Appeal and More!
When considering the mysteries of what attracts the ultimate buyer, few will deny that curb-appeal is a sort of magic bullet. The term is a buzz word for the enticing image of your home as seen from the street, and is similar to the adage of judging a book by its cover. Buyers who rely upon this might overlook a treasure in the rough, but savvy sellers know curb appeal is a key tool to finding a buyer more quickly. Curb appeal is key when buyers are looking through multiple listings, getting a feel for neighborhoods from the comfort of their cars -- just driving by. Often, buyers will look at advertisements and listings online or in print, and if they are local will take a peek on their way home from work. Because of the power of this curb view, often the primary photographs used in advertisements and listings are from this angle. Money spent in improving this viewing angle is among the smartest investment. Simply put, painting and pruning trees and shrubbery can trans
