Clean Up Your Landscape
The lawn is one of the first things a homebuyer will notice. Do you have dead shrubs? Is the foliage around your home overgrown? Remove any dead tree branches and collect fallen leaves. Take a day for a thorough clean-up of your landscape.
Create a Clear Path
Create a beautiful, easy entry into your home. If you have a sidewalk, clean it and clear away any weeds growing in the cracks. If your home doesn’t have a pathway, consider installing one made of bricks or stepping stones. Use lighting and plants to enhance the pathway and improve your home’s curb appeal.
Add New Greenery to Improve Curb Appeal
If you have bare spots in your landscape, take time to fill them in. Plant shrubs and create beds for perennial and annual flowers. Fresh greenery and color will give your home visual appeal.
Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal by Caring for the Lawn
When preparing to sell your home, keep the grass watered and mowed regularly. Use lawn fertilizer to boost its growth and color. Get rid of weeds and re-seed any bare spots. Routine lawn care will keep the grass looking good while you are in the selling process.
Give Your Mailbox a Makeover
Make certain your mailbox is sturdy and straight. If your old mailbox has seen better days, consider replacing it. A brand-new mailbox makes your residence look tidy and welcoming. It’s a subtle way to upgrade your home’s curb appeal.
Tidy Up the Exterior of Your Home
Because the exterior of your home is the first thing a buyer notices, you’ll want to make certain your home looks well-maintained. Renting a pressure washer to clean your brick or siding will freshen up your home’s exterior. Also clean your sidewalks, porch, and driveway.
Make Needed Repairs to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
A buyer will see any unaddressed repair needs as a sign the home isn’t well-cared for. Repair or replace the ripped porch screen. Secure a loose shutter. Fill cracks in the driveway or walkways. Improve your home’s curb appeal by completing minor repairs.
Paint Your Front Door
Make your front door stand out with a fresh coat of paint. Choose a bright color that looks great against the rest of your home’s exterior. Repainting the front door is a quick and easy project that will improve your home’s curb appeal.
Modernize Your Door Hardware
After painting your door, update its hardware. Look for hardware that stands out from the door’s color. A satin nickel finish would work well against a darker color. Black or oiled bronze works well with lighter colors.
Upgrade Your Exterior Lights
Replace your dated exterior lights with something fresh. If you can’t replace them, make sure they are clean and polished. Replace dim incandescent bulbs with bright LED ones. Consider adding solar-powered lights for additional illumination.
These are just a few ways to improve your home’s curb appeal before you list your property for sale. Home improvement efforts will pay off with more interested buyers and potentially a quicker sale.
Oasis Home Inspections provides home inspection services to Brevard County in Florida. Contact us to schedule an appointment with licensed home inspector Mike Louden.