KELLIHER REALTY

7 Tanager Court

Merrimack, NH  03054

Phone (603) 424-0066

Fax     (603) 424-0182

Improve your Curb Appeal!

First Impressions:  As many as 49% of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a house based on it's curb appeal (the view they see when they drive by or arrive for a showing).  Improving curb appeal is critical for generating traffic.  It needn't be difficult or expensive but it will take time and work.  Think neat and neutral.

Front Entrance:

• Put out a nice welcome mat and place yellow flowers near (or at) the porch entry.  The color yellow draws the eye and gives a warm feeling.

• Make sure your house numbers are prominently displayed and can be seen from the street.

• Paint or replace mailbox.

• Paint, clean or stain the front door and add a wreath or brass door knocker.

• Make sure door bell and exterior lights are working.

• Clean Screens and remove if they don't fit.

• Create the look of a safe harbor by installing exterior light fixtures if there are none.

Lawn and Yard:

• Trim the vegetation around your home.

• Remove dead limbs and debris from shrubs and trees.

• Cut any limbs touching roof

• Cut lawn weekly making sure to water and keep weeds down with spray.

• Rake leaves and sweep sidewalks.

• Clean, repair (and/or touch-up with paint) all fences

• Store law equipment toys and other outdoor items away neatly.

• Board dog or other large pets with neighbors while showing the house.  Keep in mind that some people are afraid of, or allergic to some animals.

• Reseed or sod patchy lawn areas.

• If able, add a few flower beds with attractive edging for a welcoming, homey, appearance.

**Remember if a lawn isn't attractive, or looks like it would require too much work to get in in shape, many buyers will keep on driving**

 

Roof, Windows and Siding:

• Clean and repair windows and gutters.

• Pressure wash vinyl siding.

• Repair loose shingles and flashing on roof.

• Clean and pain siding as needed.

• Paint window sashes, trim and shutters.