7 Quick and Easy Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
The first impression buyers have of your home may make a big difference. If they immediately have a good feeling about the property, they’ll be in the right frame of mind to consider purchasing. The good news is there are several ways you can improve your home’s curb appeal without investing much time or money.
1. Goodbye to Grime
Wash all the surfaces of the exterior of your home with a pressure washer to remove grime. This includes on your walkways, siding, fences, and patio furniture. Pressure washing is also effective on driveways, but you’ll need to use a degreaser first if you have any oil stains.
2. Trees in the Front Yard
Your front yard will feel more inviting if it has a couple trees. If all you have at the moment is a lawn, purchase some fast-growing trees to plant. Remember to water them regularly and provide them with fertilizer in the spring and fall.
3. Window Boxes
Another way to add greenery to the front of your home is with window boxes. As well as for below windows, they’re ideal for installing on your porch railings. Choose flowers that are easy to care for and that will be in bloom during the season you’re listing your house.
4. A Fresh Coat of Paint for the Front Door
Repainting the entire front of your house may be too expensive and time consuming, but giving your front door a fresh coat of paint is fast and easy. Consider using the opportunity to change the colour to something bold — just make sure it coordinates with the other features of your home.
5. An Arbor
Welcome buyers to your home with an arbor at the start of your walkway. If the front of your yard is fenced, consider adding a swinging gate. Otherwise, just having an archway that leads visitors to the front door is effective. Plant vines on either side of the arbor to grow across the arch — climbing roses, black-eyed Susans, and clematises are all great options. If you’re good at DIY, you may be able to make the arbor yourself. If not, even store-bought arbors are inexpensive.
6. House Numbers
Help buyers find the right home easily by displaying your house numbers in a prominent position. Purchase new numbers in a trendier style than you currently have, taking into account your home’s aesthetics as a whole.
7. Exterior Lighting
Update your exterior lights to add style and make your home more inviting. Buyers will also feel like your home is safer if there is sufficient light in the entryway after dark.
Boosting curb appeal is a great start, but it will only get you so far. To seal the deal, you need support from experts in real estate. Sherwood Park homeowners can rely on the Damon Bunting team to sell their homes. We know exactly what buyers in the area are looking for. We will provide you with a personalized service to market your home and will connect you with the right buyers. Contact us to learn more about selling with us.