May 2015 edition of Upstaging Monthly joan@upstagingtosell.com

(703) 821-1889

Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home -- Put your homes best face forward. Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell. The way your house looks from the street -- attractively landscaped and well-maintained -- can add thousands to its value.

Cleaning: wash the dirt, mildew, and general grunge off the exterior of the house. “Cleaning a house can add $10,000 to $15,000 to the sale price”, says REALTORS®.

Fresh Paint: Paint the exterior. Buyers will instantly notice and appraisers will

value.

View the Roof: Clean or replace. The condition of a roof is one of the first things that buyers notice and appraisers assess.

Neaten the Yard: A well-manicured lawn, fresh mulch, and pruned shrubs boosts curb appeal.

Add a Splash: Plant a flower border, dig a flowerbed by the mailbox and paint the front door red or blue. Color attracts...

Glam Your Mailbox: An upscale mailbox, architectural house numbers, or address plaques will make your house stand out.

Fence Yourself In: A picket fence with a garden gate to frame the yard is an asset. Appraisers will give extra value to a fence in good condition.

Maintenance is a Must: Deferred maintenance sets off a subconscious alarm. It can decrease the value of your house by 10%.

Before

After Fresh paint and landscaping

Testimonial You were brilliant, Joan. Thank you for staying late to make it all work!

Really good job, looks bigger. Liz of McLean February 2015