An elegant white clock featuring 'DANIELLE LAZIER REAL ESTATE LOGO' on a sleek black background.Vivre Real Estate logo

Sellers, Add Curb Appeal and Reap Profits!

May 1, 2007

If you are selling your home or just remodeling with an eye towards future market value, take heed of the Rule of KBCA:

  • KITCHENS
  • BATHS
  • CURB APPEAL

Kitchens, baths and curb appeal is the mantra every Realtor, Home Stager, and savvy Home Seller should be chanting. These are the upgrades with the most bang for your buck.

Of course, you can over do it!
For example, if you are renovating a kitchen for sale, keep it simple, neutral and congruent with your home's style and price range.

Just because you put a Wolf range in your studio does NOT mean it will sell for the price of a two bedroom! Taking the middle ground is usually a safe bet.

Check out Realtor.com's helpful list of inexpensive ways to improve your CURB APPEAL. Daily Real Estate News April 10, 2007 Simple Ways to Boost Curb Appeal.

The outside of a home can be just as important as the inside in attracting buyers. Maureen Gilmer with the DIY Network offers the following five cheap and easy ways to improve curb appeal:

1. Edge it. Make the distinction crisp between lawn and flowerbed or sidewalk. Replace old edging materials with tumbled concrete payers — the heavier they are the better they stay in place
2. Mulch it. Cover bare ground with two inches of attractive mulch.
3. Stain it. Old concrete walks, steps, and planters crack, stain, and discolor. Cover them with new colored concrete stains. The result unifies paving and mimics more expensive stone.
4. Color it. Worn out fences can give the property a black eye. Stain them with muted colors like warm gray, soft green, antique gold, or subtle blue.
5. Plant it. Buy whole flats of six packs of single color annuals. Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Maureen Gilmer (04/07/07)

Yelp logo
296 reviews
View All
Zillow logo
176 reviews
View All
Danielle Elazier Realtor on Google My Business- image of Google my business logo
117 reviews
View All

Danielle lazier real estate team

We care deeply about our clients and our commitment to exemplary results. Working with us should be a good fit for you. If you feel our team is the right fit for you and you’d like to talk with Danielle to make sure, contact us today for your complimentary initial consultation.
Contact Me

Do You Need Another Real Estate Newsletter?

Probably not. Yet, in our biased opinion, you should definitely sign up for our twice-monthly email for market insights, webinar invites, local news, gorgeous homes, and more. We never share or sell your information. And, when you’re ready to work with us, please email or call to discuss your plans. We’d love to help!

Danielle Elazier botanical illustration - 3 different California poppy flower branches. Black and white with line art
View Full Street Address SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114 (415) 528-7355 ©2007 VIVRE REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES, OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS, AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT, OR ZONING EXPERT. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY LISTED WITH ANOTHER REAL ESTATE BROKER, PLEASE DISREGARD THIS OFFER. IT IS NOT OUR INTENTION TO SOLICIT THE OFFERINGS OF OTHER REAL ESTATE BROKERS. WE COOPERATE WITH THEM FULLY. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED AND SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY REVIEWED AND VERIFIED.
enteruserclockcross