December 02, 2008

Putting Your House on the Market With "Curb Appeal"

Posted to Bob Webster

If you are thinking of putting your house on the market, you can get it to move more quickly with what the market is currently calling for: More Curb Appeal. Traditionally in the past, the two main things that many sellers focused on were making sure their kitchen and the bathrooms were “fresh and up to date”. Today we are finding that in this softer market, Curb Appeal is the new critical item.

Some tips to be in tune with as far as these new market changes will make sure your property is "sparkles" when it is shown to prospective buyers. Sometimes this is the only shot you have to make a favorable first impression. If you are having trouble deciding what changes need to be made, try taking photos of your property. Certain problems will become more visible when seen on film and the obvious much needed improvements can become much more conspicuous. The National Association of Realtors found in a recent survey, that $3000 is the amount needed to make a number of homes look cleaner, fresher and more modern. De-cluttering was also high on the list. Make sure that the first impression is the best it can be, as today’s home buyers are reacting much more quickly to homes on the market that appear to be updated and fresh.

For more information on Lake Geneva real estate, including lakefront homes in Lake Geneva, contact Lake Geneva Realtor Bob Webster via email or by phone at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579. Visit www.LakeGenevaProperty.com for all your real estate needs in Lake Geneva, WI.

Posted By: Bob Webster

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