My Indiana Home Blog

When it comes time to sell your home, or put it on the market, are you asking yourself "How can I sell my home faster and for more money?" I think everyone askes that question, especially if you're already on the market.  By making a few changes, selling your home will become a reality. It's up to you what amount of money you wish to spend too, plus take into account your energy level, budget, motivation, and judgment.

Consider this quote "Given two identical houses, all other factors being equal, the cleaner, less cluttered house with better curb appeal will sell faster and for more money".

Sometimes it's hard to look objectively at your own home, and you may not see it as a complete stranger (or prospective buyer) would. By our experience, we've learned that there are relatively easy, inexpensive things you can do to sell your house faster and for more money. These things can be categorized as such: Curb appeal, Clutter, and Cleanliness.

Today we'll be touching on Curb Appeal. This is referred to what someone sees when they look at your house and yard. In the case of a prospective buyer, curb appeal is of the utmost importance. It's all about first impressions, and if the buyer likes the home when they pull up, a sense of positive anticipation will be created and carried through the rest of the showing. If a person is turned off or disappointed at first glance, the probability that they will eventually make an offer on the house has decreased significantly, even before they've gotten out of the car!

Take this into consideration when you avoid landscaping your home during the spring! Check back tomorrow for tips on how exactly to landscape!