curb appeal: small investments with attractive returns august 21,2014

Curb Appeal: Small Investments with Attractive

Returns

August 21,2014

Why Curb Appeal?

• Pride of ownership

• Beautification / Protection of surfaces

• Promotes overall neighborhood image

• Increased home values

• Attract commerce

• Attract tenants / buyers

• Retain tenants / buyers

Get Rid of Clutter

• Consider the eye of the beholder (tenant / buyer)

• Paper/plastic/glass waste• Trash cans/ Recycle bins• Pet waste• Branches / Leaves• Bikes, toys, outdoor items• Is there a place to store or

dispose of these items??

Freshen the Entry

• Remove EVERYTHING!• Patch / Repair / Repaint• Screen Doors / Lights• Moldings / Railings• Flooring / Decks / Steps• Big potted plants?• Welcome mat!• Welcoming / Inviting /

Accessible entryway

The Front Door

• Wood / Metal / Glass?• Paint / Restore / Replace?• Color selection• Knobs and Fixtures• Security concerns• High Traffic concerns• High quality materials =

extended life cycle = save time and money!

Repaint The Exterior

• Protect and Beautify• Color Considerations• Reds / Yellows / Blues• Southwest region / Stucco• Expected life cycle• Ask somebody!• Try before you buy!• Budget

Painting Window Trim

• Complimentary colors• Contrasting colors• Cost effective

Power Washing

• Remove dirt and dust• Remove mildew /

hard water spots• Clean refreshed look• Prepares building for

repairs or painting• Pressure control• Safety concerns• Rent vs Buy

Power Washing

• Remove dirt / oils• Walkways• Fences / Decks• Gutters / Roofs• Driveways• Common Areas

High Impact Landscaping

• Keep it simple & neat• Variety / Colors• Drought Resistant• Borders / Edging• Gravel / Grass

Exterior Lighting and Paving

• Inexpensive / Solar• Low Maintenance• Beautification / Safety• Install it yourself

Questions?