Presentation is Everything! by Doug Arnett – OKC Metro Group

A quiet suburban neighborhood street with a brick two-story home at dusk

What is curb appeal , and why is it important ? Curb appeal gives homebuyers their first impression of a property before they even step inside. You never have a second chance to make a first impression. The aesthetic look of a home’s exterior can tell what someone can expect to find on the other side of the front door. So, lets look at your home from the street and start from there.

Tidy the flowerbeds and plant bright colorful flowers

Oklahoma City area home exterior

Clean the porch light and mailbox

Keep the lawn mowed, edged and trim any low hanging branches that might block the view

Roll up water hoses and put away any garden tools

Staging Your Home

Statistics show properly ”staged” homes sell for more and sooner than non-staged homes. What is Staging? It is preparing your home to look it’s best to a potential buyer. Professional Staging companies are available furnish selected rooms of a vacant home or can assist you with a DIY list for a nominal fee. We find most of the time, you can work with what you have and save this expense.

Pack Away Clutter

When you prepare your home for the market, you want to showcase the house and not its contents. Or rather, you want the contents to make the house look as good as possible.

Hallways are generally narrow, so keep those clear from any furniture and it will make the space look wider

Clear anything from the closet floors and thin out clothes

Ideally, you want to present the image that your bathroom is effortlessly easy to keep clean and a relaxing space to indulge in a bit of me-time. So keep bathroom vanities clean and free from toiletries

Remember less is more

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