Curb Appeal First Impressions Count When Selling A Condo or Townhouse
Curb appeal is the key to selling a townhouse or condo. Since common areas are controlled by a homeowners association, paying attention to details can make all the difference.
Townhouses
The same rules that apply to selling a house apply to townhouses except that the scale of things has to fit a smaller space and nothing can go around to the side unless you own an end unit. Townhouses do have some unique challenges. What the neighbors do affects how your home shows from the curb.
You can ask for your neighbors cooperation if you know and like them. You can explain that youre selling your home and are going to try hard to get your trash containers and childrens bikes policed up quickly to make a good first impression on potential buyers. You would really appreciate it if theyd be as vigilant as possible. Maybe even ask if theyd mind if you took their trash containers to the back if you get home first (assuming you can do it without going through private space).
If your neighbors arent pleasant, just try to keep things picked up the best you can and sweep the public walk in...