3 Bad Curb Appeal Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs

Buyers form an opinion of a home in the first few seconds, before they ever walk inside. If you are listing the traditional way, curb appeal matters. Here are three mistakes that quietly cost sellers.

1. Overgrown or neglected landscaping

Weeds, dead plants, and an unkempt lawn signal neglect, and make buyers wonder what else was ignored. A simple cleanup, mow, trim, fresh mulch, does more for first impressions than almost anything else.

2. A tired, faded front door and entry

The entry is the focal point of the front of the house. A faded door, dated hardware, or a broken light fixture drags down the whole look. A coat of paint and new hardware is cheap and high-impact.

3. Clutter and personal items out front

Trash cans, hoses, toys, and parked project cars all pull attention away from the home. Clear and tidy lets the house speak for itself.

Or skip it entirely

If you are selling to a cash buyer, none of this applies, we buy as-is, overgrown yard and all. Curb appeal only matters when you are courting retail buyers. If you would rather not spend the weekend on the yard, you do not have to.