Get Your Home In Shape! Posted 2008-02-03 |
 Selling during the winter months can be difficult. Here are a few tips on how to make the outside of your home look a little more appealing during these drabby months.
1) ANALYZE YOUR CURB APPEAL
The first step is to go out to the curb and look back at your house. Scan the whole front area of your yard and search for places that could use a little color like on the front porch, near the garage and around the mailbox. Make a list of the places where your eye is immediately drawn, like the front door.
2) BRING ON THE COLOR
If you live in a climate where the weather doesn’t dip drastically low, head to a florist or a home improvement store and pick out some large potted plants. Remember to think colorfully and choose attractive flowers in bright colors like yellow or gold. Marigolds and daisies are a good choice. Place them in prominent positions on your front stoop, porch or near the garage door.
If you live in a colder climate where the threat of a winter snowstorm lingers until April, why don’t you consider purchasing a large artificial plant to place on your front porch or near the garage? Or hit the outlet or discount stores and look for an interesting, and fairly large, decoration. Might I suggest a four-foot wire snowman, a brightly colored chair or an old-fashioned sled to prop against the house?
3) BE CREATIVE IN DESIGN
If you have a flag pole with a light, proudly display the American flag. For a wall mount purchase a brightly colored flag to display daily. There are many varieties available including fun seasonal and holiday flags. If your mailbox is near the street, take a look at the many mailbox and magnetic covers available. These also feature seasonal and holiday themes and can be fun to change, adding a bit of color to the front of the home.
4) THINK ABOUT FIRST IMPRESSIONS
The front door is probably the most obvious place to decorate and draw a potential buyer’s eye. Don’t worry. I’m not going to suggest painting the door in the dead of winter. However, I am going to suggest you decorate the front door with some type of attractive wreath or door hanger.
WREATHS: Wreaths can be made from an assortment of materials from nuts in a shell to tied strips of material to flowers. If you are creative, take a few minutes and make a wreath that represents you; just make sure it is eye-catching. Not exactly crafty? Then head to a store that sells colorful wreaths.
DOOR HANGERS: If you feel like you just removed your Christmas wreath and aren’t ready to hang another, check your attic and see if you have an old door hanger. One that welcomes others to your home is nice, but there are so many to choose from. They also can be made from a variety of different materials and can greet you in a number of ways. Just think fun, creative and eye-catching.
DOORMATS: Another addition to the front door can be a colorful doormat. Although it won’t be seen from the street, a cheerful and lively doormat can’t hurt.
So even though spring’s little buds aren’t popping out their heads just yet (at least around here), you can still have an appealing and inviting home that could draw in a potential buyer.
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