You've got 7 seconds

That's it. That's all we get to make a first impression, and you can only make one first impression. So when it comes to marketing a property to potential customers it makes a lot of sense to focus on the curb appeal. When a buyer is driving up to the home, are they excited or are they apprehensive or somewhere in between? You want to do everything you can within budget to make any buyers excited about seeing your home.

After those first seconds upon walking up to the front door and into the entry of the home, the potential buyer could spend the rest of the time confirming what they already think about a property. This can be a good or bad thing depending on the impression that's been set already.

Here are some helpful hints to get started on making your entry way appealing to any passerby.

1. Take a look from across the street and see how well you can see your home. Are the bushes in the way? Are tree branches hanging down too low? Vegetation is great for your curb appeal but don't let it take away from the home itself. Do the trimming in advance so that the plants have time to recover and don't look like they've just been cut.
2. Look at the driveway or walkway to the home. Are there oil stains, cracks, or debris? Clean it up. A good portion of the front yard will be the hard surfaces of the driveway and walkway so you want them looking good.
3. Add flowers. Simply put, we feel better when we see them and they can make us happy. This of course is what you want when someone is coming into your home. Get some flower pots and put them by the garage or another area that may need a pop of color.

Finally, make sure everything is tidy and put away. Pick up the hose, put the garbage can away and make sure your entryway is clean and swept. When something looks dirty it's value goes down. Put your best foot forward and that's all you can do, leave the rest to someone else. If you'd like more help in marketing your property feel free to contact the Z team today.

I'll know it when I see it

After nearly 10 years in new home sales for me and 5 years for my brother, if we had a nickel for everytime we heard this one....Sometimes people come through a model home and do not really know what it is they want. Sure they know bedroom and bathroom count but otherwise, "they'll know it when they see it". Often times builders will only model two or three of their six floorplans so you may never actually see that plan unless you can describe what you are looking for. Because purchasing a home is such an emotional experience there is truth to the statement, so in part this what happens. But to increase your chances of quickly seeing that home, it's important to think about a few things that will help you and your Realtor uncover what's really important to you. Think first about why you want to move and what you hope to gain. If you're looking to move, there is a reason for it, and this reason will help you decide what it is that you want or don't want in your next home. For more assistance please visit our website at http://www.findnewhomesaz.com/ Happy home hunting!

The Z team