How to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Sanju kmr June 25, 2021 0 Comment

When you start the process of selling your home, you want to put your best foot forward. The way your home looks in the first pictures of your listing, and the view that homebuyers get as they drive up, is a first impression that you cannot change after the fact. If your home is not looking as good as it could, you should invest in creating curb appeal. Minor upgrades or repairs can take years off your home’s appearance, and make it feel much more inviting. With these tips, you can improve your home’s curb appeal from top to bottom and create a steller first impression.

Cleaning

Before you do anything else, you should start with a thorough cleaning. If you are handy with a power washer, and you know how to clean a home exterior without damaging it, you can certainly do it yourself. Otherwise, it may be a good idea to consider hiring a professional to take care of it. Start at the top by cleaning the roof and gutters. Take notes about repairs you should make, such as replacement shingles or a new coat of paint on the siding. Wash the windows and see if the home is easily visible while the curtains are open. Finish by cleaning the deck, patio, and driveway and spot-treat oil stains so that the concrete looks newer.

Siding

In many cases, visitors to your home will see more siding from the front than anything else. Siding, especially if made of wood or vinyl, only lasts for 10 to 15 years. You may get a reasonable return on your investment if you upgrade to a newer style, such as fiber cement. If your siding is in good condition, with no loose panels or shingles, you can give it a fresh coat of paint to bring the home into the current decade. Don’t forget to update your shutters, as well. Make a plan for them before choosing upgrades for the siding, and browse for inspiration in home magazines to find what the current trends are in colors and styles.

Windows and Doors

Once your siding is given a new face, you may notice that your windows and doors appear older or out-of-place. Windows that are more than 10 years old may look dingy or yellow. Power washing them often improves the visibility, but it may be insufficient. Old-fashioned window frames immediately date a home. By comparison, new windows and exterior doors draw a visitor’s eye almost immediately. When homebuyers walk through the door, they can tell that it shuts tightly and that the windows offer a dazzling view. These upgrades represent a moderate investment, but they tend to have a high rate of return.

Landscaping

Landscaping can be one of the easiest things to change to improve your curb appeal. First, you should consider the time of year when planning out your landscaping. Homebuyers often have a harder time imagining your home in the summer when they are buying during the autumn or winter. Take a look through home gardening magazines to get ideas for the best way to represent the season. Make minor changes that do not require a lot of intricate care. You might install window planter boxes with annuals or place pots near the front doors. Select a mix of flowering plants and greenery to create depth and interest. Choose a look that matches your ability to maintain it through the selling process.

Hardscaping and Lighting

Hardscaping and lighting for your home can be easy to forget, and without them, they can make the home seem dark or forbidding. Consider replacing crumbling concrete with a path made of stone or concrete pavers. You can also mix hardscaping and landscaping, such as a stone fountain along a garden path, so that your visitors are not lost in a sea of green. Install lighting along any walkways, as well as around the home’s exterior. And if you have any particularly beautiful architectural features, make sure that the lighting will feature them even at night.

You might be surprised about the difference between selling a home that lacks curb appeal and one that makes a fabulous first impression. Improving curb appeal does not have to be exceptionally complicated or expensive. By working from top to bottom, you can make your home into a delight that homebuyers would love to see.

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