Curb Appeal Sells Homes - Realtor Survey March 2008

March 30, 2008

The April 2008 issue of Realtor magazine, a magazine for Realtors nationwide, states that curb appeal can be a major factor in a buyers decision making process.

It says that 82% of all real estate agents polled state that buyers will not look inside a property if the curb appeal is unattractive.

The article goes on to report that 90% of real estate agents say that a sale depends upon the buyers first impressions of a property, and that the presentation of the exterior of the property is as important as the interior.

Sellers and Real Estate Professionals, stage your home to sell and make that best first impression.

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rmcover2008.jpgCurb Appeal Sells Homes, Survey Says
A survey of almost 500 real estate agents commissioned by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors indicates the increasing importance of curb appeal in selling a home.

According to the Real Estate Agent Community Trends survey, 82 percent of practitioners polled said buyers unimpressed with a home’s exterior will not want to look inside. The results also found that 90 percent of respondents said a sale depends on first impressions of the front entry, while 91 percent said the home’s exterior is just as important as what is inside.

Additionally, 75 percent of those surveyed said natural light is important; while the appearance of windows and doors and the presence of energy-efficient products were mentioned by 71 percent and 63 percent, respectively.

Universal design features are gaining in popularity as well, according to 65 percent of agents.

Source: BuildingOnline (03/18/08)

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One Response to “Curb Appeal Sells Homes - Realtor Survey March 2008”

  1. Active Rain comments on March 31st, 2008 6:36 am

    Good post, we have been with clients many times that have done that very thing. First impression is key!

    03/30/2008 03:03 PM by Tony & Darcy Cannon
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    And yet there are so many exterior photos that make the home look smaller than it is and certainly less attractive. Has anyone heard of a lawnmower?

    03/30/2008 03:13 PM by Steve Hoffacker
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    My experience is buyers will look at properties with poor curb appeal, but their offers will be significantly lower.

    03/30/2008 10:09 PM by Rosario Lewis

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