If you are about to sell your Tahoe Keys real estate, you are probably pretty familiar with the term “curb appeal”. After all, this is probably a topic that pops up a lot in talking to your Tahoe Keys Realtor and in the research you are doing. Curb appeal is the first impression buyers have of your home for sale in Tahoe Keys. With so much value placed on first impressions, I probably don’t have to tell you just how important this is. While you may understand the importance, you could be worrying about your bank account in the back of your mind. You really don’t have to break the bank on this step in listing your property. Check out these great (and affordable!) tips!

Clean It Up

Clutter and grime does not a good impression make. If your Tahoe Keys real estate is looking a little dingy and clutter on the exterior, clean it up. Bring in the garbage bins and recycling containers if you have them out. Store them either in the garage or on the side of the house that isn’t visible from the street. Store gardening items inside a decorative storage container and coil that pile of hose nicely. While these are typically the kind of things you would expect to see outside, any type of clutter can distract a potential buyer. Don’t take away from your Tahoe Key home for sale because you don’t want to take 5-10 minutes to put this stuff away. Be sure to rake and take care of pine needles and pine cones too. If your driveway and sidewalk are looking extra dirty, say after a snowy winter, rent a power washer to really make it shine.

Touch Up The Paint

Painting the entire Tahoe Keys home for sale is expensive. I get it. A great way to brighten up your home is by simply touching up the paint. This could be in spots that look a bit dirty or even just other spots that are chipped. Or simply just repaint the trim. This way you make the house look fresh without depleting your funds.

Update Your Garage Door

In addition to adding to your curb appeal, this upgrade is one that actually gets a decent amount back on the ROI. This one of the first things buyers see from the curb so if your garage door needs to be replaced, do not skimp. If your garage door is in great condition and is simply dirty, consider power washing and giving it a new paint job.

Create an outdoor living space

Create an outdoor living or sitting space by staging a couple of chairs and a side table. Not every home for sale in Tahoe Keys has a large front porch. Some simply just have stairs and small deck while some may have a gorgeous garden area in the front. Do what fits your space best and be sure to ask your Tahoe Keys Realtor for their staging advice. Speaking of exterior design, add a few smaller accessories to amp up the “wow” factor. This doesn’t mean breaking out the pink flamingos but a cute small statue or a decorative bird house or light fixture can go a long way.

Landscape

You do not need a spendy overhaul to achieve this. Simply trim the hedges so your Tahoe Keys real estate for sale is viewable from the street. A hanging flower basket, flowers or some pretty plants along the walk way are also great ways to make the yard look nice.

For more information on Tahoe Keys real estate, give me a call at 530-308-4331.