Whether you’re preparing your home to list for sale or you’re getting it ready for new renters, improving the curb appeal can help attract prospective buyers and tenants and command higher asking and rental prices. When people like what they see outside, they will want to see inside and be more willing to pay more to live there. Appealing, well-maintained properties give prospective buyers and renters a sense of the property owner’s pride in ownership; it will help retain renters and encourage them to take care of the home while they live there. First, make a plan and determine your budget to help you decide which tasks to do. Here are suggestions to help your property make a great first impression.
- Remove clutter
- Rake leaves and branches, pull weeds
- Plant trees and flowers; improve the landscaping if you can
- Pressure wash the structures, windows, driveway and pathways, patios, lanais, etc
- Repair fences, door latches and locks, steps
- Replace broken or missing shingles, repair roof if applicable
- Replace the garage door or the carport
- Make sure that the doors are easily accessible and safe
- Ensure that hoses, faucets, spigots are working properly, especially if tenants will be responsible for lawn maintenance
- Refresh paint on home and front door
- Make property well-lit
- In addition to helping tenants and residents feel safe and secure, lighting helps make a huge impression about the property
- Learn about the importance of landscape lighting from lighting expert Rob Billingsley here
- In addition to helping tenants and residents feel safe and secure, lighting helps make a huge impression about the property
- Welcome mat and seasonal décor
- Update the mailbox
- It’s often the first thing people see so if it looks old or worn, the initial impression is poor
We have fantastic, thoroughly vetted vendors to help with all the points above. Don’t hesitate to contact us about any services you need or to discuss our concierge rental management services at (808) 593-9826 or concierge@caronb.com