Let’s face it: it’s a competitive market for home sellers. The market is generally inundated with home listings that tend to sit on the market for an extended period of time. If your Jacksonville home is currently on the market, or if you’re considering listing it in the near future, you’ll need to draw potential buyers in. In other words, you’ll need to think of new and creative ways of setting your Jacksonville property apart from the rest of the homes in your price range.
Don’t forget that, as fall changes into winter, sunlight will be at a premium. This could be detrimental to you, or you can use it to your advantage. Use outdoor lighting to illuminate your home during the nighttime hours and to provide ambiance and drama for your guests.
A single bulb in a single outdoor light may light up the entrance to your home, but will do nothing in terms of highlighting certain areas of the home or setting a mood. Begin by viewing your home from the street at night. What areas of the home appear particularly dark? Are there any features that you want to emphasize? Are there safety issues that you want to address?
Once you have mapped out where your outdoor lighting will go, you can purchase a low-voltage lighting set from your local home improvement center. These systems are easy to install, and are available in a nice array of styles and designs.
Be creative! Use them to line a pathway, illuminate a decorative tree, light up your address sign and cast dramatic shadows off your home. Use a variety of lighting, such as spotlights, accent lights and uplights to create your desired effect.
Take a drive throughout your neighborhood to gather ideas and inspiration and then use that in your outdoor spaces. Your creativity will surely pay off in the form of increased attention for your home!
Date: 2008-10-08 11:44:00