Curb appeal is very important, when, in fact, it gives the potential homebuyers their first impression. If it looks nice from the outside, it must look nice inside. While selling your Rockford house, you want to make it inviting from the outside in order to sell fast. Modern Times Homes have been buying and selling Rockford houses for a long time, and we learned that most of the homebuyers’ care about how the property presents from the outside, before they even decide to go inside.
To fix your house’s exterior walk around and make notes of what you can fix to make it look better. Pay attention to details. Good idea would be to take care of your landscaping, grass; maybe plant some flowers or a tree? How about some fresh mulch around trees and flowers? If you have a front porch, think about buying some flower boxes to make it feel cozy and inviting. Maybe set a small couch or two chairs with a tiny table on your front porch. Homebuyers love details and they love to see what they can do with the space when they decide on buying the house.
Does your house have new siding and roof? If not, maybe think about investing some money to install new siding and roof. It could be pricey, but it will definitely be a good selling point. If you don’t have savings or time to do those updates, maybe at least put new, fresh paint on your siding. Also, adding a new color to your front door would do a trick as well.
How is your mailbox, house number and outdoor lighting? Maybe think about updating those as well. These are just small details and they won’t cost you a fortune, but will give a positive impression to potential homebuyers.
Remember to keep your exterior clean for the time your house is listed for sale. Sweep your sidewalks, porch and driveway often. Ideally every couple of days, depending on the weather. Also, check for the spider webs, potential homebuyers don’t want to see them.
If you simply don’t have time and money to fix your home’s curb appeal, and still want to sell fast, give us a call at 847 242 2212. We will provide you with no obligation cash offer. We buy As-Is and we are able to close fast. You don’t have to pay any commission and closing costs. When selling to Modern Times Homes, you only pack your belongings and move on with your life; we will take care of the rest.