Creating Curb Appeal - A Checklist, by Clyde Brown, Fremont, Pleasanton, San Jose Real Estate Expert

Curb appeal is a vital part of successfully selling your house in the Fremont, Pleasanton, San Jose area, according to real estate expert Clyde Brown.

The exterior of a house and its surrounding property is a visual invitation to the buyer to enter the home.  If your curb appeal is not inviting, potential buyers may not even walk in the front door to see all of what your home has to offer.  Clyde Brown offers clients a curb appeal checklist similar to the one listed below.  The checklist is meant as a guide to help homeowners focus on areas that will attract buyers to view the interior of the home. 

More information about preparing your home for sale in the Fremont, Pleasanton, San Jose can be found at http://www.ClydeBrownHomes.com or by calling 510-371-4237.


Curb Appeal Checklist:

Lawn Care
            - mow lawn
- remove weeds
- rake and remove yard waste

Plants and Shrubs
-           trim
-           remove weeds
-           rake and remove yard waste
-           perennial plants add interest and value to a property
-           annual flowers add a punch of color to the yard

Trees
-           trim branches as necessary
-           consider having damaged or dead trees removed

Fences
-           inspect for damage
-           repair as necessary
-           paint if needed

Mailbox
-           check condition, repair or replace if necessary
-           secure in the ground
-           check for plumb

Driveways
-           safe
-           clean
-           repair cracks
-           consider seal-coating if appropriate

Garage
-           keep organized
-           keep swept
-           consider painting interior walls

Tools and Toys
-           keep in good working condition
-           keep stored in proper place
-           put bicycles and outdoor toys away when not in use

Lighting
-           clean outside fixtures
-           replace burnt exterior bulbs

Exterior Home Features
-           inspect trim and shutters - clean, repair, replace as necessary
-           gutters - clean, repair, replace as necessary
-           Polish metal items such as brass or chrome accents

Porches and Patios
-           inspect and make necessary repairs
-           clean cobwebs, paint as necessary

Real estate agents are experts with selling homes.  They have experience with curb appeal and can help you present your home in the best possible way to achieve a sale in the Fremont, Pleasanton, San Jose area.  If you would like to discuss the status of your home's curb appeal, send an email to Clyde Brown at Clyde@ClydeBrownHomes.com or call 510-371-4237.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling, investing, or relocating in the Fremont real estate market. For complete information about the Fremont Ca real estate market including current Fremont homes for sale, property values, market conditions and more please visit the most complete website dedicated to everything Fremont real estate related. www.ClydeBrownHomes.com.

If you or someone you know are in need of a competent and experienced Fremont real estate agent in or near Fremont Ca, or have real estate or mortgage related questions, please feel free to contact me I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me at 800-839-0665 or email me at Clyde@ClydeBrownHomes.com. Clyde Brown Legacy Real Estate & Associates.

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