Popular wisdom says that when you put your home up for sale, it should be made to appear as bland and beige as possible. Well, like a lot of popular wisdom, this idea is only partially true. A low-key look helps potential buyers to envision how their own possessions will fit into the house, but a dash of zest will help your property to stand out from the crowd ... in a good way.
How Curb Appeal Can Pay Off
Although real estate sales have started to recover from the financial crash of 2007-8, in many areas there is still a buyer's market. The result is that would-be homeowners tend to be faced with a plethora of choices. You may be happily imagining house hunters who'll spend hours oohing and aahing over your home's many exceptional qualities. Truth to tell, your abode is likely to be just one in a long list of properties they look at. It takes careful planning and work on your part to make your home stand out from the crowd. But your efforts can pay off tremendously, in terms of heightened buyer interest and ideally, a quick sale at close to asking price.
Basic Quick Fixes
The first visual impression of your house people receive is what they see from the street, so don't neglect the basic quick fixes. Rule number one is this: Make sure that that future buyers know which house they should be focusing on. Mark your home clearly with attractive house numbers that are easily visible by day or night, in the sunshine or a Washington State rainstorm. While you're at it, make like a
