{"id":4358,"date":"2023-05-18T07:30:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T14:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaginestagers.com\/?p=4358"},"modified":"2023-06-28T10:30:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T17:30:52","slug":"the-power-of-curb-appeal-in-portland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imaginestagers.com\/home-staging-design\/the-power-of-curb-appeal-in-portland\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Curb Appeal: Selling Your Home in the Portland Market"},"content":{"rendered":"
In the competitive real estate market of Portland, where stunning landscapes and vibrant neighborhoods abound, the power of curb appeal is evident in almost every listing.<\/strong><\/p>\n Portland has an extremely low inventory of available homes, especially when compared to how many people want to buy homes. As of January 2023, there was only a 2.6 month supply of homes for sale. All this means, despite high interest rates, Portland is still a seller\u2019s market<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n But that doesn\u2019t mean you should let your home’s condition take a back seat. In the Portland market, stunning landscapes and vibrant neighborhoods abound, which is why curb appeal plays a front-and-center role in selling a home.<\/p>\n There\u2019s tremendous opportunity in properly preparing your home for the market, too: you\u2019ll sell faster and for a higher price than those who don\u2019t. In this article, we\u2019ll discuss the power of curb appeal when selling your home.<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your home\u2019s exterior is one of your best marketing tools! The exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see, and it sets the tone for their whole viewing experience. Attractive landscaping and visual appeal from the street to the front door gives these buyers just a taste of the beauty and creativity they\u2019ll find throughout the home and backyard.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The condition of your home’s exterior determines how many people will take a second look, schedule a viewing, and ultimately make an offer. On average, homes with well-kept landscaping sell for 7%-14% more<\/span><\/a> than similar homes with exterior blemishes or unattractive front yards.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many buyers associate the exterior appearance with the overall quality and condition of your property. If the outside looks good, they\u2019ll feel confident they\u2019re making a sound investment. This translates to higher offers and a better selling price. And for sellers, landscape investments provide a 100%+ return on investment<\/span><\/a>, which is why over 92% of realtors<\/span><\/a> recommend you invest in curb appeal before you list your home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Homes with strong curb appeal sell faster than those with neglected exteriors. When a property stands out positively in online listings or during drive-by viewings, it can prompt potential buyers to schedule showings promptly. Which means you deal with fewer showings and don’t have long-term “perfect house” maintenance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Curb appeal can create an emotional connection between the buyer and the property. When buyers are emotionally drawn to a home from the moment they lay eyes on it, they are more likely to envision themselves living there and develop a strong desire to make it their own. Instead of seeing themselves fixing things up and investing in changes, they feel confident they can move in and start enjoying from day one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The National Association of Realtors Research Group and other studies found that when you invested in the care and upkeep of these exterior items, you\u2019ll get the best return on investment:<\/p>\n The power of curb appeal is worth your time and effort, and can significantly improve your chances of attracting potential buyers more quickly and maximizing the value of your property. Once your buyer moves in, you can be confident they\u2019ll love where they live, have no regrets about their investment, and have a great foundation for building great relationships with their neighbors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the competitive real estate market of Portland, where stunning landscapes and vibrant neighborhoods abound, the power of curb appeal is evident in almost every listing. Portland has an extremely low inventory of available homes, especially when compared to how many people want to buy homes. As of January 2023, there was only a 2.6…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Strong First Impressions <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
2. Increased Buyer Interest<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
3. Higher Perceived Value<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
4. Faster Sales<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
5. Emotional Connection<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
What are the best investments to increase curb appeal?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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