In a buyer’s market, home buyers can take their sweet time choosing which home they like best. That’s why sellers need a competitive edge over other sellers in your area, by making your home look better than the rest.

There are six things you can do to make your home look more appealing to buyers… they won’t cost you a fortune and could make the difference in your home being sold versus your neighbor’s.

1. Paint the House/Fence. A new coat of paint can go a long way to making your home look newer. Bold colors reflect your personal taste, so make sure you choose neutral colors that will appeal to the most number of people.

2. Clean the Yard. Take the time to clean up the yard. Rake the dead leaves and grass. Put away any tools or equipment that may be lying around. If buyers see a mess in your yard, they’ll think twice about wanting to see the inside of the house!

3. Plant New Flowers and Trees. Another easy and inexpensive way to improve the look of your home is to plant some new flowers and/or trees. Adding some new color can make a big difference in brightening up your home’s appearance and make it look more cheery to prospective buyers.

4. Enhance Your Walkway. You can boost your home’s look by adding a brick- or stone-paved walkway to the front of your house. Dress it up even more by adding some solar-powered walkway lights. They’ll make your home more inviting by adding more ambiance.

5. Replace Your Front Door. You may think it wouldn’t make a difference, but changing the front door can change the entire look of your home. Replace that stale and plain-looking door with a nice wooden one with a decorative, beveled window.

6. Add Window Treatments. They say windows can be the soul of your house, so it’s important to dress up your home by dressing up your windows. Add some decorative shutters to keep your home from looking plain and boring. Adorn them even further by adding some plant boxes. You’ll be amazed at how much a simple thing can improve your home’s appeal.

7. Hire The Right Realtor. Not all real estate companies (and Realtors) are created equal. The right Realtor could mean a higher selling price, a shorter selling time and a minimum amount of hassles. Unfortunately, the world is filled with agents who are wrong for you: the housewife who sells an occasional house because she needs a bit of spending money; an insurance salesman who believes he can handle two careers at the same time; or a family relative who really needs your business. A good Realtor will know your local market well, supply you with information on past sales, current listings and will also provide you with a solid, proven marketing plan which should indicate how much your home should go for and, more importantly, why it should go for that price! If you are outside our service area, we would be happy to refer you to a Realtor with whom we are familiar, who shares our commitment to top-notch service.

Home buying season is here, and it’s time to grab the competitive edge over other home sellers by sprucing up the look of your home. Luckily, adding to your home’s curb appeal doesn’t have to set you back financially. Adding some color and a few adornments will go far in helping you sell your home faster. For more tips, contact a Price & Company agent today!