5 Ways to Boost Curb Appeal on Expired Listings in Manhattan
If you’re having trouble selling your expired listings in Manhattan or Brooklyn, consider the curb appeal! First impressions matter, and potential buyers will often decide if they want to call for a showing based on the exterior of the property. So here are some tips to help wow potential buyers right away.
1. Replace old hardware
If the house numbers are crooked, dingy, or about to fall off, definitely replace those with some fresh, bold, and stylish new ones. Is the mailbox disintegrating slowly or covered in rust? Go ahead and replace that too. What about the door handle and lock? These little touches may not seem like much, but small details go a long way to add shine and sparkle to a first impression.
2. Update lighting
If potential buyers come in the evening, you want the welcome to be warm. The right lighting helps add this warmth! Change out old or dirty light fixtures. Create an ambiance of calm and relaxation as buyers come in to view the rest of the home. If there’s room leading up to the property, install low-voltage landscaping lights around the base of a tree or along the walkway to the door. This adds ambiance as well as increasing safety and security.
3. Install window boxes
If possible, install window boxes below windows for a fresh pop of color! These boxes brimming with colorful flowers and foliage spruce up the whole exterior. And because they’re not so expensive, you get tons of curb appeal for less.
4. Dress up the front door
Want a really simple way to wow buyers? Dress up the front door. Start with a fresh coat of paint that mimics the overall aesthetic of the inside. Perhaps a bold and bright pop of color? Or a muted but elegant tone? Then you can polish doorknobs and railings. Add a seasonal wreath or other décor to the door that matches the interior style.
5. Freshen up the stoop
If you have a stoop area on the home, freshen it up with planters to create a small container garden! Similar to the effect of window boxes, these planters along the steps or porch brighten the entrance tremendously.
Get started with these 5 easy ways to boost curb appeal on your expired listings. Wow potential buyers with a great first impression and get ready to sell those properties in no time!
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