10 Inexpensive Tips to Boost Curb Appeal Before Listing Your Home
If you plan to sell your home soon, you’ll probably see some competition this year. To attract more buyers and receive the best price for your property, boosting its curb appeal can help.
Are you short on funds to upgrade the exterior of your home before your household move? Don’t despair. Check out these ten inexpensive ways to improve your home’s curb appeal.
1. Buy a New Welcome Mat
Such a simple purchase can go a long way. Place an attractive welcome mat outside your door to add neatness and newness to your entryway.
2. Replace House Numbers
Many houses have old, faded, or missing numbers. To boost the appearance of your home, replace old numbers with shiny new ones. You can buy simple ones from your local big box or hardware store, but if you want to be unique and have the time, consider making your own.
3. Improve the Front Door
The appearance of a home’s front door matters when selling. Adding a layer of fresh paint to your door can do wonders. If it’s too dented or in lousy shape, consider a replacement. It’ll be more expensive, but it might be worth it, especially since you can probably gain about a 70% return on this investment.
4. Remove Clutter
Your yard’s exterior will either invite or deter a potential buyer. Remove any clutter from your yard, including toys, tools, trash receptacles, and other unnecessary items.
5. Clean Up the Yard
Give your lawn and gardens extra TLC by routinely mowing, weeding, and trimming hedges and bushes. Add fresh annual flowers and fresh mulch to boost curb appeal further.
6. Freshen Up the Mailbox
Mailboxes are often inadvertently overlooked. Inspect yours to see if it’s broken, rusty, dingy, or faded. If it’s paintable, you can easily make it look new again; if not, it’s better to replace it with a new one. You should also inspect the post and, if needed, stain or paint it and add some new numbers.
7. Replace Exterior Light Fixture
Inspect your home’s exterior light fixtures and, if any look decades old, replace them with a modern fixture. Alternatively, if passable and suitable to paint, try a fresh layer.
8. Clean Walkways and Driveways
Make an effort to keep your walkways and driveway swept clean consistently. If any moss, grime, oil stains, or other marks are visible, powerwash them off. If your driveway or walkways are in really poor shape, consider hiring a pro to fix them (for appearance and safety).
9. Clean Gutters
Gutters with leaves look unsightly and can lead to damage. Clear debris from gutters so water can flow properly. If this task is too burdensome to keep up with, consider adding gutter guards.
10. Illuminate the Landscape
Solar lights have come a long way and have decreased in price. Installing attractive pieces adds good lighting to increase safety and security and adds a little “oomph” to your exterior.
Ready to Plan Your Move?
If you plan to list your home, adding curb appeal is a terrific way to attract eyes to your property. It doesn’t need to break the bank; just minor improvements can go a long way. A fresh-looking exterior makes buyers feel more welcome; it helps them better envision the home as their own.
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