“Seeing is believing” couldn’t be more true when it comes to the curb appeal of your home and how it is perceived by potential buyers. Of course, this can be good or bad, depending on how you’ve maintained the exterior of your property. So if it looks a little less desirable than you’d like it to look, here are some tips on beautifying your home if you are planning on selling soon.
Make sure your windows and sliding doors are glistening
Your windows and sliding doors are indeed the focal points of a property. Moreover, if they are dirty and dusty, they can be quite the eyesore. So if you want to give off a good impression that the actual home is treasured and well taken care of, then making sure that your windows are clean and glistening is a good place to start.
Repainting the exterior of your home or villa
There is perhaps nothing more off-putting to a potential buyer than a home with a shabby exterior. Here, we’re referring to how well your paint job has held up over the years. If it hasn’t, then it could pay off to completely redo the paint color of your house to freshen up its look.
At Garden Patio Villas Association, you do not need to be concerned with this because we re-paint our entire community, every ten years, to keep our villas looking great!
Touch up your driveway
The condition of your driveway will also go a long way in giving off a positive or poor perception. So if you have unsightly stains or marks on your driveway, you might want to consider having them moved with high-pressure cleaning. Also, you might want to fill in any gaps when it comes to missing bricks or damaged tar so that your driveway looks as pristine as possible.
In our Homeowners’ Association (HOA), the driveway requires upkeep by every Member! When you are preparing to sell your villa, we require your driveway to be painted by the proper permitted color. Please fill out a common elements form to accomplish this task and our Board will guide you through the process.
Make sure all lights are in working order
You’ll also want to make sure that if you have any lights outside, they are all in working order because it can be quite disappointing for buyers to turn on a switch only to see stark darkness in return.
At Garden Patio Villas, we take care of your front dome light since it is our street lighting. Contact Maintenance for more information.
Make sure the roof is well kept
Making sure your roof is well kept with no leaks. It should be a priority. This may mean replacing any missing tiles and fixing any broken gutters to ensure that your house’s ‘lid’ is in tip-top shape. This might mean replacing your roof!
As stated previously, any work done outdoors requires a form to be filled out and signed by the Board since we live in a HOA and we have common elements in the community. This includes the roof!
Take a second look at your greenery
For most people, their garden is their sanctuary. Therefore, you want to ensure that your front yard exudes that peaceful, calming energy by making sure that your shrubs, trees, and flower beds look trimmed and neat.
In our HOA, it is required that each Member who wants to plant anything fill out the Landscaping Planting form. It’s critical that anything beyond your property boundaries of 15 feet be removed before selling your villa. Your plants do need to be maintained. The Association does maintain the grass and bushes that are either on your own property or the Association property.
Things you can do yourself to boost your villa’s curb appeal
You don’t always have to consider outsourcing a professional to have your curb looking good. In fact, there are a few simple things you can do yourself, such as trimming your plants to give them more symmetry, for example, as well as raking up any stray leaves or branches that may be strewn along the ground. However, this is best left to the professionals as they have the necessary tools and equipment to ensure the stump removal takes place safely.
When searching for local tree removal companies near me, look at testimonials and reviews to see which company performs the best. Also, don’t forget to collect at least a handful of quotes to ensure you’re getting the most value for your money. Also, confirm that stump grinding and disposal are included in the price.
If there is a stump or problem with a tree on Association property, contact the Board. This land does not belong to you and it is up to the Board to take care of the stump or dead tree.
Displaying your villa in its best light will probably require creativity – and a lot of hard work. But who knows? It could even prove to be a project you derive the ultimate satisfaction from if it happens to turn out better than you imagined.
If you are looking for a quiet place to retire in Margate, Florida, check out Garden Patio Villas, a small, tranquil, and self-managed, senior Homeowners Association community in South Florida.