3 Eye-Catching Tips to Make a Lasting First Impression for Buyers

Making a great and lasting first impression is the key to success in anything. When selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, typically the first impression is curb appeal. Does your home have the curb appeal to catch a buyer's eye? While it's true that most buyers start their search online, according to the National Association of Realtors approximately sixty-three percent of buyers drive by homes after seeing them online. Since your home's exterior paints a picture of what buyers can expect for the interior of your home, it's important to have curb appeal that grabs buyer's attention in a positive way. The best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks has some eye-catching tips to make sure your home is making a lasting first impression on buyers.

Look at Your Home from a Buyer's Perspective

The best way to catch a buyer's eye is by thinking like a buyer. Step into their shoes as you walk around the exterior of your home. Look for things that are eyesores, needs repaired or replaced, and things that could use a good clean or fresh coat of paint. Drive by your home from both ways to see how your home looks from either direction. In doing so, you may see something you never noticed - such as a piece of siding that's missing, shingles blown off your roof, or how the overgrown shrubs hinder the beauty of your home's exterior.


Inspect and Maintain Your Roof

Most homeowners don't think about the roof until an issue arises. Buyers will notice if there are missing shingles or discoloration, and it will likely raise questions about potential future damage they may encounter if they buy your home. It's a good idea to have a professional roofing company come out and inspect your roof in advance for any damage that may be present. Many roofing companies offer free inspections, so it doesn't cost you anything to have them come take a look. Replace any missing or damaged shingles, soffits, fascia, and flashing, and give your roof a good thorough cleaning to remove any algae build up so your roof is pleasing to a passerby.

Keep Your Landscaping Looking Sharp

Overgrown shrubs and out of control weeds is not only an eyesore, but a sign to prospective buyers that home maintenance is not of high priority to you. This paints a picture of all kinds of maintenance issues within your home that have been left unattended and is immediately a turn off for many potential buyers. Show pride in your home by maintaining a well-manicured lawn. Keep tree branches trimmed away from the roof and bushes neatly pruned to avoid covering up windows. Add some welcoming colors by planting flowers in a flowerbed or window hangers. Don't leave toys and other objects laying around your hard - put them in a shed or storage when not in use so your yard doesn't look unsightly.


With these helpful tips, you'll be well on your way to creating a lasting first impression that will have buyers who are looking for real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks putting your home at the top of their list. For more tips and tricks on securing a buyer for your home, contact the best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks. We can provide helpful tips and advice on how to bring in buyers. We work with each seller to achieve maximum value on the home while working to sell the home as quickly as possible. For selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, count on us to take care of you!


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