>Curb Appeal: Building Value AND Pride of Ownership
By Michael Fidanza
I spent almost all of yesterday taking advantage of the great weather and doing some new planting. It’s amazing what just a few new shrubs can do to change the look of your house. It was a great feeling to step back to the curb and take a look at the new landscaping; it was a beautiful, yet subtitle, change for the better.
During the past couple of weeks, I have toured some properties that are beautiful on the inside but a little tired on the outside. Maybe it’s the weather or avoiding the issue of changing the exterior – sometimes we let things go too long.
Unfortunately, the outside of your home is the first impression a guest sees. Without even a little bit of upkeep, visitors can be turned off before they even reach the door.
You may not even realize that your exterior needs sprucing up! Remember, in one year, we have been through a water shortage, a windstorm, a hurricane and a pre- Halloween snowstorm. The residual effects may have left you with a few things to It’s always a good time to make improvements to your home’s exterior; not just because you may want to sell your house but because it affects how you feel.
Pride of ownership translates into everything you do and creates a synergy that extends into the rest of the house.
These are just a few areas that do not require a lot of work but pay big dividends. Just by having a great lawn instead of a good lawn makes a huge difference.
When it comes time to sell, it’s not like you are in a scramble to get the outside done PLUS you get to enjoy your home more until that day comes.
Don’t let your home become that dull place you spend half you life at. A great looking exterior is the key to a homeowner’s happiness.
Michael is a licensed Realtor here Ridgewood. You may contact him at
