The curb appeal of a property is the home’s first impression to potential buyers. That is one of the reasons selling in the springtime in Southern California is beneficial.
Southern California winter rains make our area green and blooming. This helps a property look green and eye-catching. Nature has helped the seller out in making the property more appealing to buyers.
Additional dres can be done with colorful pots with blooming plants or neutral pots with colorful plants. This second option is easy in the spring because you can find the potted plants ready to go at many warehouse stores or home improvement stores for reasonable prices.
Adding these ready plants saves time for other sprucing up. Home eaves are a great item to give attention. The Southern California sun is not kind to wood. Paint fades and can crack and peel. A paint roller and fresh paint on eaves that are looking tired will perk the home up.
With everything outside so pretty at this time of year, help enhance it with clear windows for viewing the outdoors from the indoors. Screens should fit the windows well and should be free of tears. If washing windows is not your thing, call a local window washing company and be sure to ask if they also wash and/or repair screens.
It is an affordable one-stop service that takes a lot off your plate.
When it comes to showing, some elbow work goes a long way. Sweep or use a blower to clear the driveway and any hardscape areas around the house. Mulch is an easy way to dress up any plant beds or unplanted areas around the home.
Clear cobwebs/dirt/debris from under eaves and corners around the home that catches everything. Approach your home as if you are seeing it for the first time. And have a little fun showing off your property for buyers to see all there is to enjoy.
Karen Domnitz is a Realtor with Century 21 Award, DRE#00897503, and vice president of the Ramona Real Estate Association
