curb appeal

23 May Does Curb Appeal Affect Appraisal and Really Add Home Value?

Posted at 11:59h in Home Staging, Home Value, Sellers, St. Louis Realtor
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You only get one shot to impress potential buyers enough to get them through the front door. Increasing curb appeal doesn’t just bring people in, though. Adding curb appeal is a great way to increase the resale value of your home. Estimates vary, but in the St. Louis area, for example, Hermann London real estate agents often see exterior improvement and landscaping return on investment (ROI) start at 150% — and often exceed that. For relatively little cost, you can drive up your home’s appraisal value with low-cost, high-return investments in landscaping and exterior improvements.

“Curb Appeal” Is Your “First Impression”

Here are just 7 fast and affordable ways to add curb appeal to your home:
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real estate photography

23 May How Real Estate Photography Helps Sell Your Home

Posted at 10:48h in Home Staging, Sellers, St. Louis Realtor
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You’ve heard it before "a picture is worth a thousand words" and in real estate, a great picture is often worth several thousand dollars. Great photography helps sell your home. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 90% of buyers look online prior to contacting an agent. But buyers won’t click to learn more — let alone request a showing — if those first few photos don’t immediately draw them in.

The Benefits of Real Estate Photography

Here are top tips for generating buyer interest with great real estate photography.  These tips are directly from the desks of our REALTORS® selling real estate in St. Louis.
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