We are getting into high sales season with real estate. Why is it so seasonal? In most parts of the country, fall and winter are uglier times of year. It's tough to show off the green yards, blooming flowers, and well-tended gardens when nothing is growing. It is a competitive market out there, so you may be searching for that one-more-project to land yourself more interested buyers. I've decided there are so many areas to talk about when it comes to curb appeal and attracting buyers who are simply driving by, that I've made it a 10 part series.
Today's part is WINDOWS:
"It's always easier to have an opinion when lookin in from the outside," said a friend. She's right. When viewing a house for the first time, opinions can range from gorgeous to hideous, to "I'd change that before I moved in my stuff". Windows need to be clean, dirt-free, and without signs of sun damage, wear, or age.
The window sills need to be chip-free, free of rot, freshly painted and clean.
The shutters, if any, should be clean, chip-free, free of rot, freshly painted and clean. If your house could use some shutters, consider picking up enough shutters for the front of the house only. Vinyl shutters last longer, and some have a protection or warranty plan.
To really make your windows pop, mount flower boxes planted with colorful perennials to front-facing windows. An 18-inch cedar window box with liner will cost about $30, and a flat of flowers about $10 or less at garden and home improvement stores.
About the Author: Kelly Young, GRI
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Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty. She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways. Specific areas include: Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.
