Curb Appeal: Why it's Essential to the Sale of Your Home

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 If you're planning to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks this spring, preparing your home for listing now in the offseason can be an advantageous move. It's important to ensure that your home is in tip-top shape for showings, and while you've likely paid much attention to the interior, don't forget about the exterior. As your premier real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks, The Fran Campbell Team is here to share with you the importance of curb appeal and a few tips to enhance the curb appeal of your home.

Why is Curb Appeal Important?

Because first impressions have a huge impact on how someone perceives your property. When a potential buyer drives past your house and has to double-take because of its sheer beauty, that's what you're looking for. A positive first impression with the outside of your home is a great entry selling point and typically presents future negotiations or at least a home tour. If you're curb appeal is lacking, that potential buyer will just drive right past without a second thought.

Curb Appeal Enhancing Tips:

Since curb appeal is so essential to the sale of your home, we thought it would be fitting to give a few tips to help enhance the curb appeal of your home!

Landscape

When we say landscaping, we don't mean you have to go unload your savings to hire a professional. If it fits within your budget, a professional landscaping company can be a great way to ensure a beautiful yard, without sacrificing your time or back. However, there are still plenty of DIY things you can accomplish yourself without breaking the bank. For example:

  • Cover bald spots in the lawn with sod
  • Mulching your flower beds for a fresh look
  • Trimming the shrubs
  • Mowing the lawn

Paint the Exterior

Ensuring that the paint on the exterior of the home is still in good condition is another key step to enhancing curb appeal. This includes window trim and doors. A fresh coat of paint can brighten your home and help it stand out from the roadway.

How's the Roof?

The condition of your roof can have a huge impact on the curb appeal of your home. After all, it's one of the first things passersby see as they drive past. Plus, a new roof gives buyers peace of mind that the roof will last for years to come after buying your home. A new roof is a good bargaining chip in negotiations as well and can help maintain home value.

Listing with the Fran Campbell Team!

We hope that you see the benefits of having exceptional curb appeal when listing your home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Making a great first impression with the appearance of your home helps attract potential buyers and speeds up the selling process. So, now that you know a little more about the impact of curb appeal and have a few ideas on how to enhance it, we hope you'll reach out. Our real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks can get you in front of the right audience and help you see that sold sign sooner!

Contact the Fran Campbell Team to get your home SOLD!
Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065, USA

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