North Texas Real Estate Blog

With the school year ending soon, many Southlake TX homes are for sale on the local MLS. An area known for its exemplary schools, many Southlake families postpone their moving plans until the end of school. With the current increase of homes available for sale in the Southlake, home seller’s need to make their home stand out above the rest of the competition in order to accomplish a quick and profitable sale. Not only does good curb appeal enhance your first impression of a home, it can also add value to your Southlake home. Below are just a few ideas of how to help your Southlake home stand out and potentially add value to your home.
Fresh exterior paint is one of the most common suggestions that your real estate professional will suggest to improve the overall appearance of your home. Many home sellers may paint the interior of their home and neglect to paint its exterior. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint shows pride in ownership of your home and can have a positive effect on your home appraisal. Make sure, however, to keep your choice of paint colors consistent with your neighborhood. It is best to stick with neutral colors that are complimentary to your brick or roof color.
If you already have newer paint on your home, you may want to consider pressure washing your house. This helps to clean away and mold or mildew that may be on the brick or trim of your house. It also helps to clean away cobwebs and other dirt and grime that come from the elements. Keeping the exterior of your home neat and clean is just as important and keeping the inside clean and in showing condition. It’s just another sign that you have pride in your home and prospective home buyers will take notice!
Another area that is noticeable and may affect a buyer’s impression of your home is your roof. Many homes in Southlake TX have large mature trees, which may cause damage to your roof if they are not trimmed properly. Excessive leaves and tree limbs can build up on your roof if not frequently cleaned off or kept trimmed. Tree limbs can cause damage to shingles or gutters and may cause roof leaks which lead to other potential problems. Keeping your roof free of limbs and debris can help enhance your curb appeal and may prevent damage. Adding small amounts of color, whether it’s a bed of annuals or a bright colored chair or bench to your front porch or yard can attract the eyes of a prospective buyer. While this won’t add value to your home, it may attract attention to your home, which may help it to sell faster than the next home. Many people consider painting their front door a bold color, such as red or black. This bold color choice draws the eye to the entry of the home. Accentuating the entry to a home with color, whether it is paint, flowers or other architectural design makes a home more welcoming, adding to its appeal.
With the increasing competition with home sellers in the Southlake area, making your home shine and stand out above the others should be a priority. Taking the time and making the effort to enhance your curb appeal will ultimately result in a quicker sale and potentially a higher sales price!