Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Somewhere in western New York, I have been hard at work helping to get a house ready for the market. I have been selecting paint colors, new carpeting, new flooring and new light fixtures. It is looking so GOOD!
Except for one thing….the curb appeal
Try as I might, I cannot convince the owners to cut those bushes down. One long stroke of the chainsaw would improve that curb appeal by 100%. I just don’t get it. Listen to your home stager – we provide an objective point of view.
Now that this photo is posted, I have either convinced them or I’ll be fired – one or the other.
Julie
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
On a recent home staging project, one of the major improvements was addressing the curb appeal.
What to you think? Improved?
As the saying goes “You can’t sell it – if you can’t see it”
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Monday, July 28th, 2008
Not long ago I was interviewed for an article on the importance of curb appeal in the home selling process.
It has lots for great tips on making sure those impressions count.
Friday, March 14th, 2008
I noticed this snow sculpture the other day. The fence, gate and lions are totally made from snow. This is what I call the ultimate in winter curb appeal. Don’t you agree?
(March 13, 2008, Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, NY)
Even though I think it is cool, I hope it melts soon. I am ready for spring.
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007
Summer is just about here. Do you live in a neighborhood where some folks have pools and others don’t?Have you ever felt awkward about that? Should you ask to go swimming? You’ve told your neighbors to come over whenever they want – but they don’t.
Here is the solution if you are the one with the pool. Have a flag in your pool area. If the flag is up anyone is welcome to come over. If the flag is not flying then it is just family time right now. Tell the neighbors your code.They will not feel like they are intruding and you know you’ll not have visitors when you want private family time.
If you don’t want to put up a flag, try a bright large towel over the fence or some other signal. Have a fun and safe summer.
Oh yeah, If I see your flag – we’ll be right over!
