Entry #2943, October 30, 2013
To sell your home successfully it should be sparkling on the inside. Many people forget to walk out the front door and take a critical look at their home from the sidewalk. Making sure that your curb appeal is as high as possible is the key for getting walk-in visitors at your next open house. Here are 10 tips to increase your home’s curb appeal and create a welcoming exterior home.
Ensure your curb appeal is inviting and welcoming
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10 Tips to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
1. Mow the lawn.
An untended, scruffy lawn looks unkempt and messy. Avoid that by keeping the grass trimmed, and raking away leaves and debris in fall.
2. Clean the gutters.
Having water pouring out of your gutters on a rainy day is going to be a real turn-off for potential buyers. Jane Kennedy from ComFree mentions on her blog to make sure that the gutters are completely clear, thus avoiding any potential water damage and keeping your home’s façade looking tidy.
3. Paint the shutters.
If you have shutters on the front of your house, give them a fresh coat of paint (if needed). While you’re at it, do the front door.
Curb appeal ideas for your home
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4. Pay special attention to the front door.
The front door is the first thing people notice when looking at your house. The area around it needs to be clean & clear of clutter, and the door should be in good condition. Clean off scuff marks from shoes and clean around the door handle to make it sparkle.
5. Clean the house’s façade.
This may sound extreme, but taking a power hose to the front of the house can make a world of difference. If things are looking a little grungy or dingy, give it a blast with the hose and brighten it up.
6. Tend to your landscape shrubbery.
Overgrown bushes and shrubs on the front lawn are sure to look scruffy. Keep them pruned and presentable!
7. Tidy up the walkway.
If you’ve got uneven stones or cracked asphalt, you may want to consider putting a little time & money into sprucing it up. You don’t want potential buyers tripping over uneven slabs when they walk up your garden path. If necessary, remove all stones and simply cover the path with crushed seashells or gravel. Make sure the grass verge of the walk is trimmed.
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8. Paint the fence.
Moss on a fence can look romantic and atmospheric, but you want it to also look well-maintained and solid. So throwing a coat of paint on can really make a world of difference.
9. Pay special attention to the gate.
If the garden gate needs any repairs, get them done. Give it a paint as well, but most importantly: Make sure the latch opens and closes easily. If there is a lock on the gate, make sure it works and that you have the key.
10. Make your exterior have a presence.
Once you’ve got everything in order, you can add some decorative flair that will catch the eye. A tasteful pop of color in the form of a pot on the front porch or a garden decoration in the flower bed can attract the eye and get potential buyers to take another look at your home for sale.
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Anyone who may be looking to increase their curb appeal may want to refer to this article for tips and ideas. The landscape of the property seems to be very important when it comes to curb appeal. Great article, thank you for sharing tips and ideas.