Between fallen leaves, barren trees and brown, dormant lawns, the winter months don’t make it easy for sellers to make that all-important good first impression when buyers drive up. If you are planning to list your home this winter, what can you do to boost your curb appeal? The following tips should help.
Keep It Tidy
You may not be able to help the sparse look of an empty tree or a sparse lawn, but you can make it easier for buyers to visualize what these would look like in the spring and summer. Keep the clutter off the front porch and keep the lawn free of leaves and other debris. Buyers can see when a place is cared for even when Mother Nature isn’t doing her part.
Consider a Fresh Coat of Paint
One advantage Atlanta sellers have is the benefit of a milder winter climate. As long as the temperatures stay above 35 degrees Fahrenheit (and you use a paint rated above that temperature), you can repaint your home’s exterior throughout the winter months. If you choose to do so, lean toward warm, bright colors for a crisp, inviting look.
Take Advantage of Seasonal Decorations
Tasteful holiday decorations and holiday lighting can work wonders on a home’s winter curb appeal. Give your home the advantage this time of year by making it look festive. One caveat: Choose decorations that will appeal to a wide range of tastes. Wreaths and white holiday lights look tasteful in most settings, while inflatables and synchronized lighting can come off as tacky to some tastes.
Whether you use these tips or come up with your own ideas, the underlying goal to boosting curb appeal in winter is to stage your home as a haven against the elements — a place people would want to come to home to. Your selling agent may have more specific suggestions for putting your home’s best foot forward. To learn more, call Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 404.948.4812.