Improve Your South Tampa Home’s Curb

Appeal and Sell it Fast!

Get more potential home buyers to fall in love at first sight of your South Tampa waterfront home for sale! Improving curb appeal has been proven many times to help sell homes faster. Here are some amazing ways to improve your home’s exterior look:

1. Build a gardenYour garden does not have to be Versailles-like to make your home attractive. There are instant gardens that you can create in no time. More importantly, they don’t cost a lot. You can buy ready-made containers sold in garden centers. Asymmetrical landscapes create a more dynamic look.

2. Change old gutters and downspoutsAn old gutter system may be the main cause of peeling paint and rust spots. Replace old systems with new ones, preferably copper systems to create high quality look.

3. RepaintRepainting is probably the easiest and fastest way to refresh a home’s exterior. Choose a classic color like beige or colors in trend. Pantone, the global authority on color announced the nine key color and design themes for 2014: Techno Color, Physicality, Sculpted Simplicity, Fluidity, Collage, Intimacy, Moda, Tribal Threads and Eccentricities.

4. Glamorize your front doorThe focal point of your home’s curb appeal is the front door. Make your door stand out by painting it with a striking color and place moldings around it. Make the fixtures and knob sparkly clean by using metal polish.

5. Repair or Replace Siding and TrimRepair cracks or rotting material on your home’s exterior surface to instantly improve its look. If the damage is too much, replace them with new ones.

6. Install outdoor lightingMore than providing safety and security, outdoor lighting can greatly influence the curb appeal of your home for sale South Tampa area. Place fixtures that throw light on the walking path and the trees to create a dramatic look.

7. Build a walkway or upgrade an existing one

Beautifully designed walkways always get a

second look. Build a contoured rather than a

straight path for more drama. Apply a

colored concrete resurfacer on an existing

walkway then edge with brick or stone

borders.

8. Add an outdoor piece of art.Adding a weather-resistant artwork in your yard will add an attractive look and spark interest for home viewers. Choose one that is unique and complement your home’s natural palette.

“First impressions last” they say. Enhancing your South Tampa home’s curb appeal will draw more buyers checking out real estate listings in South Tampa to view your home, and might sell your property sooner than you think!

Do you need more advice on how to get the most out of your South Tampa area real estate for sale? Call me, Mary G. Diaz at 813-245-9677 and I will share with you how!