Fences Hurt and Help Home Sales

We build fences for privacy and protection. But they might be too effective as a fence may prevent a potential buyer from being interested in a home. The first thing a buyer sees approaching a home of interest is its curbside view. This means the buyers first impression is the exterior of a home, lawn, driveway and the home’s fence. A fence can be aesthetically pleasing, bland, ugly or even too large. Fences that get the most complaints are older chain-link fences and vinyl fences.

Remember, even if a seller has a really nice fence, if it’s so big that it blocks the view of the home, it can turn buyers away from the property. A fence should add to a property and certainly not be the centerpiece of a property, so if a seller’s fence is too large, too ugly or even tacky they should try to renovate or completely replace the fence. A good fence should have a new paint job, be aesthetically pleasing and not too intrusive on the overall design of the property.

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