Ramping Up Your Home's Curb Appeal Is a Smart Move Says Glen Kelly, CEO of Glen Kelly Real Estate LLC

Written by Glen Kelly Posted On Monday, 12 February 2018 17:41

(Glen Kelly, Broker of Record, SFR, SRES, CRS) - If people wanted their homes to look like all the others on the block, we wouldn't be so obsessed with "curb appeal."

Doesn't matter whether you're looking to sell -- the National Association of Realtors says 49 percent of all houses are bought based on that one factor -- or planning to stay put longer than the lines for Powerball. Every homeowner craves what's been described as "that quality that makes you say 'wow' when you first see it."

So, how to achieve it? Read on for some of the best ideas from the pros.

*Addresses aren't just for mailboxes. You'll score points for originality by painting each numeral -; in big, bold strokes -; on separate flower-filled planters placed near the front entrance. "You spruce up your landscape with plants, so why not liven your home address the same way?" suggests Angie's List.

* Glam the front door. Painting it lipstick-red is in, for those who dare. For those who don't, or whose houses aren't a neutral color, Forbes advises to "try a more muted shade like sea-blue, sage-green, or even black."

* Replace your roof. This is the biggie, given Better Homes and Garden's oft-cited calculation that 40 percent of a home's curb appeal hinges on the condition of the roof. Now, you may be only slightly embarrassed by your neighbors' not-so-subtle hints that yours looks like it's been hit by a drone. But if you're even toying with the idea of selling and that's the first thing potential buyers see from a distance?

"It's a huge turn-off, and only makes them predisposed to find even more things they hate about the house," says John Kelly, a sales associate with Glen Kelly Real Estate LLC in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

The fix? Maybe the gorgeous new line of Glenwood Shingles from GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer. "It's the industry's thickest triple-layer asphalt shingle," John says. "Not only does that result in an authentic wood-shake look at a fraction of the cost of traditional wood shake, but you're also getting enhanced fire safety and lower maintenance." And, hey, you're also doing your part for the environment.

* Pressure time. If you think of it as water pistols for adults, using a garden hose (set to max) to blast away dirt and debris from your property can actually be fun. But as HGTV cautions: "Be careful not to dislodge, or get any water underneath, your home's siding."

Till next time.... Be well and we will talk to soon!

Very Respectfully,

Glen Kelly, Broker of Record, SFR, SRES, CRS

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Glen Kelly, Broker of Record of Glen Kelly Real Estate LLC (also known as Glen Kelly, Realtors) has been serving the Monmouth & Ocean County NJ Real Estate market for over 17 years. Today, Mr. Kelly has literally built a real estate empire with over 20 real estate agents working as a cohesive family unit to buy and sell properties all over New Jersey for clients just like you. Mr. Kelly purchased his very first property at the age of 19, and real estate has been an integral part of him ever since. The dream of one day launching a real estate phenomenon became reality when Glen Kelly opened Glen Kelly Real Estate LLC and Glen Kelly, Realtors. No other agency can match the family team assembled by Mr. Kelly. Our entire team works together to get your home / property sold for our sellers and we will get the best price for our buyers! Experience the difference when over 20 agents work synergistically as a well oiled machine to get the job done right!

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