Curb Appeal

Does your Eagle Ridge home have "Curb Appeal"?

"Curb Appeal" is the impression your home's exterior conveys to the casual observer from the street. Your home's exterior creates an emotional desire to own a home in Eagle Ridge and to live the lifestyle it represents. Maintaining your home's curb appeal is one of the safest investments you can make.

So how can you measure your home's curb appeal? First, stand in the street in front of your home and assess its condition and appearance. Look at your property with a critical eye. View your property from various angles. Is the roof in good shape? Are there any obvious problems with the structure or the trim around the door or the windows? Is the landscaping in good shape? Are there any obvious detractions? What repairs can be made? Also look at your property at night. Does the lighting work and is it effective? If you need some creative suggestions, don't be afraid to ask friends, family, neighbors, landscapers, or anyone known for providing painfully objective feedback.

Then develop a "To Do" list to enhance your home's overall image. Many of these suggestions are pretty simple. Some are more involved. Some you may never have thought of. Boosting your home's curb appeal might be as simple as replacing a broken screen, or trimming a dead branch, or trimming a hedge. To help improve your home's curb appeal as well as the neighborhood's attractiveness, consider this checklist.

The look of your home starts with the neighborhood, works its way to your yard and culminates at the front of your home. The steps that we take to ensure that our homes look attractive and inviting are definitely worth the effort. Our property-values are directly related to how our community looks and feels. Curb appeal affects property values. Paying attention to curb appeal makes sense for Eagle Ridge!