Outside Appearances are Important

Scanning the internet of homes for sale in my local area is always interesting as a Home Stager.  It is interesting because it gives me an idea how in many cases, home owners do not understand the importance of looking at their home through 'buyers eyes'.

Looking at a home through 'buyers eyes' needs to start at the outside of a home and continue all the way through to the back garden.  The outside of your home is your first impression, so you need to make sure that you create a great first impression so that you can entice prospective buyers out of the car, down the path and in your front door!

This home is on the market for mid to high $500,000.  The garden although established is overgrown, not only obstructing the view of the home, but also providing prospective buyers with the impression that they will need to spend a lot of time tidying up and maintaining the garden. 

There is structure and symmetry to this garden, but again it has become overgrown and does not create a good first impression.  

This house screams work, work and more work!












So if you are thinking of selling your house, or are wondering why it hasn't sold, walk outside and take a look at the first impression you will be creating through 'buyers eyes'.   Remember the outside is just as important and the inside.