If you've been watching your local real estate market, you've probably noticed that some homes sell exceptionally fast while others linger on the market for months; some may even stay on the market for a year or more. While many factors play a role in how quickly a home sells, such as price, location and the housing market, a key factor that affects buyer interest is curb appeal. After all, how can you sell your home if you can't even get buyers in the door? If you're having difficulty selling your home, following are three things that may be destroying your home's curb appeal.
Unsightly Out Building
Additional storage is a great selling feature, especially if it's outdoor storage. However, a broken down, unsightly out building may actually make your home less desirable. While the decision to eliminate outdoor storage is a difficult one, you may have to make that decision if you can't remodel or spruce up your building to make it more attractive.
Broken Garage Door
A precariously hung garage door with peeling paint, scratches and dings can make even the most beautiful home look run down. What's more, a broken garage door can be a safety hazard. Even if you get people to overlook the garage door initially, it will come up during the home inspection, and interested buyers may ask you to repair it. Since you will probably have to fix the garage door anyway, it's best to do it before you list your home so you can attract more buyers from the get go. Contact a local contractor, like America's Garage Doors LLC, for help.
Lackluster Foliage
Dead or dying trees, sparse landscaping, wilted plants and overgrown flowerbeds all detract from the curb appeal of your home. If your home does not have great landscaping, it's time to invest some time and money into the project. The best part about improving your landscape design, is that you will not only sell your home faster, you will make more money when you do sell it. If you invest just 5 to 15 percent in new landscaping, you can plan on recouping your investment when you sell your home.
Your home's curb appeal is your first and only chance to lure interested buyers into your home. If your home doesn't make a great first impression, you will likely have fewer showings and offers than you would if you put a little time and effort into sprucing up your home's exterior.
