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Did you ever think your landscaping or curb appeal could help you sell your home? Interestingly enough this is your home’s first impression when potential buyers come along. You never get a second chance to make a first impression right?? Hopefully this list will help you get your home in tip top shape not only inside but outside too.
10 Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
1. Have An Inviting Front Entrance
Is it clean? Any spider webs or dirt? If so tidy up to make a great first impression. Make
sure all lights work and add flowers for small pops of color. A wreath and a new doormat
will go a long way too!
2. Clean or Paint Your Front Door
While the realtor is opening the door, buyers have a few minutes to look around. Make sure
your door has a fresh coat of paint or stain so it looks the best it can while they’re waiting.
3. Update The Porch Lights & Garage Lights
Having bright lights around the exterior of your home helps it pop when potential buyers
drive by. If you don’t want to purchase new lights make sure to clean them really well where
the glass is sparkling.
4. Clean or Buy A New Mailbox
This is an aesthetic statement. When buyers pull up to see your home, they’ll notice
whether or not your mailbox is falling over or if it’s in great shape. Believe it or not these things matter. If you can’t take care of the mailbox how could you possibly take care of the home.
5. Grab New and Easy to Read House Numbers
This helps buyers to find your home easier and doesn’t have them circling around the block
because they missed your house. Putting forth a little effort on small things can have a big impact.
6. Take A Look At The Deck
Do you need to replace any boards or railing? Does it need a fresh coat of paint or stain?
Any broken steps? All of these items need to be addressed before your home hits the
market if possible.
7. Maintain Your Lawn
CUT THE GRASS!! I know it’s daunting, but it makes a better first impression when the buyer
doesn’t have to high step to your front door. If you have flower beds pull the weeds and any
dead flowers. Add new pine straw or bark to ensure they look crisp and neat.
8. Landscaping
If your home has mature landscaping make sure the bushes and hedges are cut back and symmetrical. If you do not have any landscaping whatsoever don’t fret. Go out and buy some hanging baskets for the front porch or potted plants for the entryway. That small pop of color can make your house stand out when buyers are looking at multiple homes.
9. Add Some Character to Your Home
Cedar shutters or faux stone accents are just two ways to do this. You can also paint your
garage floor. Anything that makes you stand out from the competition is great!
10. Solar Lights
Add solar lights to the For Sale Sign to help buyers see that your home is on the market. Solar
lights along walkways is another good idea. This will help light up your home so that when
potential buyers drive by, they can decide whether or not they’d like to make an
appointment to see the inside of your home. Online pictures are great, but let them be
wowed when they see your home in person for the first time.
