Selling a Park City home is about more than just selling four walls and a roof. Buyers here are looking for a certain lifestyle. They want to envision themselves waking up to a spectacular mountain vista, or walking out the door to find a 5-star dining experience just moments from home.

For many, buying a home in Park City is aspirational and driven by the heart. And when it comes to getting someone to fall in love with your home for sale, you must present it in the best possible light.

The exterior of the property is one of the important aspects of your home’s marketing strategy. After all, if we can captivate people from the start, it’s much easier to get them into the home, and then undoubtedly to start imagining all the ways they could be enjoying it if it belonged to them.

So how do you create curb appeal? In Park City, buyers are looking for something specific. Here’s what you need to know.

Make Sure Your Landscaping is Clean and Complete

Park City homes are the full package, and many buyers here are seeking homes that feature beautiful, tidy landscaping. More than that, the landscaping should be complete. No one is going to feel inspired by the space where you were meaning to plant a tree.

Furthermore, landscaping in Park City often serves two purposes. The first is the aesthetic. It’s important to look good. But the second could be privacy. A lush landscaped backyard can provide shade and privacy for buyers seeking more discretion.

As a bonus, consider adding some fresh flowers or pops of color to your landscaping, if you can and are not bound by an HOA.

Curious about HOAs in Park City? Read this blog for everything you need to know!

Consider Your Regular Maintenance

What do you do on a seasonal or annual basis to keep your home in good condition? Make sure those items are freshly checked off your list. Maintaining your house regularly will also make everything else on this list seem like a breeze because you’re likely already doing it in some capacity.

Consider the small things like cleaning the gutters, and touching up paint, in addition to larger projects like making sure your deck is stained and looking fresh. All of these small details matter to buyers and will make your home stand out from other listings.

Park City winters are fun but also hard on your home! Read this blog post to learn more about maintaining your property.

Get Familiar with Heat Tape

Here in Park City, it gets cold. Winters are tough and it’s normal to experience freezing cold temperatures throughout the winter. This type of temperature drop can do serious damage to your plumbing, especially if you have a hot tub or pool.

Heat tape is essentially a small electrical cable that you run alongside your pipes to prevent them from freezing. In a climate like Park City, burst pipes in the winter are unfortunately a common occurrence, especially in vacation homes that are not always occupied.

Showing that you’ve gone the extra mile to protect your home’s plumbing from extreme weather and potential plumbing disasters shows buyers that you care about the home.

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What About the Driveway?

Keeping the exterior polished and sharp applies to all aspects of the home, but pay particular attention to the driveway. No one wants to drive up to a faded, grey, cracked driveway. Buyers prefer the look of a freshly sealed asphalt driveway with sharp, crisp lines and a deep black color.

Seasonal Considerations

Whether you’re selling your home in the summer or winter, your exterior preparation will look a bit different. In the summer, we want to ensure maintained yards with verdant landscaping, and in the winter, the biggest thing we like to see is snow!

A fresh snowfall really turns the magic of Park City up to the max. However, if you are selling in the winter, be mindful of snow removal. Make sure driveways and walkways are clear and free of snow and ice.

This is also when a heated driveway appeals to a buyer. They’ll picture themselves hitting the slopes and hosting an apres rather than spending hours clearing snow.

Wondering about the timing around selling your home? Read these posts next:

• When is the Best Time to Sell a Home in Park City?
• Is it a Good Idea to Sell My Park City Home in the Winter?
• How to Sell Your Park City Home This Summer

Check Off Some of the Expensive Items

Arguably the most integral part of any home is the roof. And in Park City where our weather can be a little extreme, a roof that’s in good shape is not just a ‘nice-to-have’ it’s a necessity. Buyers here truly value a recently updated roof, or at least a roof in excellent condition. A roof in disrepair is scary for a lot of buyers. It’s an expense no new homeowner wants to front.

Should you invest in home improvements before selling your home? Read this blog here to find out.

Don’t Forget the Windows!

Some say the windows are the eyes to the soul. While we can’t confirm if this is true or not, we can say that you’ll notice a considerable difference in the way your home presents if you take the time to clean the windows and ensure they are in good condition.

This means cleaning the exterior and interior of the windows and making sure any screens are clean and also in good condition.

Clean windows also amplify the natural light inside the home, so it’s doubly important.

Are you ready to get started? See how you can find the best Park City real estate team to sell your vacation home in this blog right here.

We Can Help!

At the end of the day, what’s most important is that your home looks tidy and welcoming. Here at CMFH, we can help with some of these tasks. From advising you which projects will result in the greater ROI, to connecting you to contractors and handyman services, our keen eye for detail and resources at hand will ensure your home is well-prepared to hit the market in style.

Are you thinking about selling your home in Park City? Get in touch with CMFH today. Call us directly at 435-647-8035 or email info@cmfhparkcity.com today!