There are two words that every Colorado home seller should know: curb appeal. The better this is, the higher your chance of enticing a buyer the minute they park in front of your house. But the curb appeal also needs to show up in your on-line listing photos, since most buyers will see this before they view the actual property.

To put that pizazz in your photos, try these three simple, no cost options.

• Take Down Window Screens – Most home exteriors can look pretty
  dull, and screens generally make windows look dark. You can shine up door knobs
  and lighting fixtures, but these changes won’t show up in your external photo.
  To spice up your photos and add some dimension, take down window screens on the
  front windows before shooting—but remember to keep and reinstall them after the
  home sells. Buyers likely won’t miss the screens during a showing, but they
  sure will once they’ve moved in!
• Water Your Bark Mulch – When mulch is first put down, it looks
  great and creates a nice clean look in your garden or yard. Old mulch looks
  dull and is a big turn-off. Watering the mulch makes it darker so it contrasts
  with your greenery and makes it seem more vibrant. So pull out the hose and wet
  down your mulch before taking the picture as well as before an actual showing.
• Make The Walkway Stand Out – Turn the front walkway of your Colorado dream home
  into a “runway.”  Make sure it’s clean
  and clutter-free, and then dress it up with potted plants, lights or statues. Make
  sure it shows up in your photos by standing on a small ladder to take the
  picture looking down on the property. Or shoot from an angle rather than
  straight on.

The goal is to have your home call to potential buyers whether they see it on the Internet or drive by in a car. And living in a beautiful area like Pike’s Peak makes the job even easier. Look around for anything you can do that will make your home stand out among the myriads of other listings so that a buyer’s very first impression will be, “Oh, how beautiful! I’d love to call that my home.”

Along with great curb appeal, you need an agent who’ll bring a steady stream of buyers to your door. When you’re ready to buy or sell a home in the Pike’s Peak Area, call The Roshek Group! We are ready to help you with all of your real estate needs.

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