Good curb appeal is a major plus when it comes to marketing a home. A little bit of work on the front of your home can pay big dividends.

When a potential buyer pulls up in front of your house, their first impression is absolutely crucial. Sometimes buyers won't even look at a home with droopy shutters, sagging gutters, peeling paint and a bumper crop of dandelions in the front yard. Or they might go in expecting to find a "fixer-upper" that could be purchased at a bargain price. If a house looks neat and cared for from the street, the initial good impression will carry over as the buyers step inside. It is not necessary to hire a professional landscaper, but listen to your real estate agent's suggestions when you list your home. Local nurseries can help you select blooming plants that will thrive in your area. Keep the lawn mowed, and regardless of the season, take care of exterior maintenance. Strong curb appeal will help your home sell more quickly and for top dollar.

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Tami Rapaport's Team
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
130 Dean Drive
Tenafly, NJ. 07670
Direct Line: 201-227-2045
Cell: 201–665-5558
201-567-7788 ext. 127
Fax: 201-567-3220
Email: Tami@TamiRapaport.com

Tami Rapaport, a President's Premier Agent with Coldwell Banker (top 1% of the highest sales within the company internationally) has been ranked #5 in 2009 out of 3,800 Coldwell Banker agents throughout the entire state of New Jersey.... Tami is the only Realtor in Tenafly to achieve Eastern Bergen Board’s Platinum Level Circle of Excellence Award 8 years in a row (2002 – 2009) Additionally, Tami Rapaport has been named the Tenafly office Salesperson of the Year for 2008.........an honor she has received consistently for the past 9 years.

"Tami's level of commitment is incomparable. The honors she continues to earn are a reflection of her dedication. She knows the market, she listens to her clients and she delivers as they have come to expect her to." Karen Murphy, Coldwell Banker, Tenafly Manager

“To produce so impressively in a changing and always competitive market is a testament to your ability in business and your effectiveness at encouraging trust and enthusiasm among customers. You are a credit to our profession, a prime resource for your clients and a valued member of the NRT family. I thank you for your effort and wish you all the best in future success.” Bruce Ziph, President and CEO, NRT Inc.

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