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Curb appeal

Meaning in real estate, with examples

nounCommon term

In real estate, curb appeal means: How attractive a property looks from the street, which shapes a buyer's first impression before they even go inside.

In Turkish: dış görünüm çekiciliği, ilk izlenim

How it is used

American spelling; British English writes kerb appeal. Agents encourage sellers to boost curb appeal with a painted front door, a tidy garden and clean windows before the listing photos are taken.

Example sentences

  1. A fresh coat of paint on the front door gave the house real curb appeal.

  2. The house has little curb appeal, but the inside is beautiful.

Common collocations

  • boost curb appeal
  • improve curb appeal
  • great curb appeal
  • kerb appeal (UK)
  • listingA property that is offered for sale or rent through an agent or website, or the advertisement that describes it with photos, a price and details.
  • open houseA set time, often at the weekend, when a property for sale is open for anyone interested to walk in and look around without booking.
  • viewingA planned visit to a property by someone who may want to buy or rent it, usually with the agent or the owner present.
  • fixer-upperAn informal word for a house in poor condition that needs repairs or renovation, usually sold at a lower price because of the work involved.

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