Nathan Helder President Gelderman Landscape Services
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Enhancing your Condo’s Curb Appeal When Several Condominiums are Placed in a Great Neighbourhood, How Does Yours Stand Out? Location! Location! Location! These are the three top sales points of the real estate market. But when several condominiums are placed in a great neighbourhood, how does yours stand out? One way is to enhance the curb appeal of your condominium.
• Price • Upgrades • Landscaping In this article, we’re going to focus on the attractiveness of your complex’s exterior when viewed from the street — it’s vitally important. Curb appeal is what grabs the buyer’s attention before even seeing the unit. Like icing on a cake, when the outside is beautiful and well-maintained, it is likely that the inside is also kept in good shape. Let’s take a look at seven landscaping tips that will address this critical component in marketing & selling your home.
1. Front Entrance “Walk where the people walk.” This means that you need to focus on the driveway entrance to the community. Ask yourself the following questions: • Are the name and address clearly visible or is it hidden by overgrown shrubbery? • Is there an entrance sign or is the entrance hard to locate? • Is it fresh & modern, or old & worn? • Are there signs that clearly show where the visitor parking is or is it unmarked? • Are the condo unit numbers visible, or do you need to look hard to spot them? In a large complex, effective signage coupled with clearly numbered units will help visitors and potential buyers locate the different addresses easily and make units more accessible in emergency situations.
2. Common Sidewalks Are the sidewalks level and wide, or are they a potential tripping hazard with uneven, cracked or overgrown turf? Are the sidewalks free of snow & ice? Ensure that your walks are obstacle-free. 3. Colour and Decoration Plant colourful annuals and/or perennials in the front garden beds, along walkways and driveway entrances. The addition of colourful urns at the front foyer entrance will make a welcoming statement. During the winter months, ornamental and decorative displays can be added to replace summer flowers. 4. Shrubs and Garden Beds At certain times of the year, communities can become tired-looking and in need of CONDOVOICE SUMMER 2022
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Although we know location is a huge selling feature, there are three other features that play a large role in attracting the best buyers and renters to your complex.
