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