Why talk about curb appeal ideas or how to improve the curb appeal of your property? Because you never get a second chance to make a first impression with people or real estate. Once a home buyer sees your home they will have a picture in their mind that will stay with them. So, when you improve curb appeal of a home, condo, or other property, you are proactively setting the stage for greater success. Home buyers have incredible technology at their fingertips. Curb appeal is critical because most home buyers will view a home online and then drive-by. If you don’t have curb appeal, they will most likely lose interest and move on.
Power Wash Everything
Rent a machine from your local hardware store and power wash everything. Start with the outside of your house, you’ll be amazed at how dirty it is. Power washing your house will rid it of spiderwebs, bug casings and of course dirt. Then move on to the driveway and finish up with all the sidewalks. You may also need to kill the weeds creeping up in between the cracks. Clean is the key to improving curb appeal and selling your home for top dollar.
Add Some Pop!
Fun, bold colors create interest and drama. Paint your front door yellow, turquoise or red. Plant colorful flowers along the walkway or place potted flowers near the front door. Just a word of caution, fun, bold colors do not distract from weeds, untrimmed shrubs or overgrown planter boxes. So put on your garden gloves and head outside. Pulling a few weeds and trimming some shrubs is well worth the no cost investment of your time. Then add a splash of color that will welcome home buyers and give a great first impression.
Let The Sunshine In
Clean, shiny windows will not only enhance the curb appeal of your home but they can actually help you sell it. Clean windows on the outside invite the buyer to look inside. Despite what you may think, first impressions are crucial when selling a house. The buyer will form an opinion within the first few minutes, so it’s important that the outside draw the buyer inside. Clean windows on the inside make every room brighter and seem more spacious. It highlights details that may otherwise be overlooked. When you let the light shine in it creates a feeling of warmth in the home. If you have a lot of windows to clean and you “don’t do windows”, you can always take the easy way out and try Honestly Clean. They will leave your house sparkling clean!
Increase Curb Appeal By Cutting The Grass
Potential buyers have no desire to trudge through tall grass to look at your home. This is a house showing not an African safari, so cut your grass at least once a week while your house is on the market. This gives the home buyer the feeling that everything is clean, tidy and well maintained. If you don’t want to do the yard, call Lawn Buddies. We have worked with them in the past and they will make your yard look great.
A final comment. Curb appeal can directly effect the value of your home. Take the time to find out what your home is worth and then do all that you can to make it look appealing to home buyers.
