Create Maximum Curb Appeal To Sell Your Home Quickly

First impressions can make or break your chance to sell a home profitably. Here are Some ways to boost your property’s curb appeal.

 

Curb appeal is that undefinable something that draws you to a home at a glance. It is a combination of visual charm, good upkeep and attention to detail.

An attractive entryway or appealing landscaping can make or break a sale. If your home lacks curb appeal, many prospective buyers will reject it without looking further, or will try to lowball you on price.

Fortunately, even a small budget can go a long way toward improving how your home looks — especially if you do some jobs yourself. Here are some ways to bump up your home’s curb appeal.

1. Declutter

“Clutter” is in the eye of the beholder. So, think of it this way: Buyers need to imagine your home as their own, with their possessions and their style. Going for a clean, streamlined look helps them to do that.

Tips for decluttering around your home include:
• Remove bikes, skateboards, trash cans, garden tools and other evidence of bustling family life.
* Walk around the house with a garbage can, tossing scraps of paper and plastic, branches, leaves, dog waste and anything else that doesn’t belong in the yard.
• Eliminate all but a few carefully selected pots and pieces of outdoor furniture.

2. Freshen the entry

Clean the front door and give it a couple of coats of paint. Repair, replace or remove damaged screen doors and storm doors.

Remove everything, including furniture and pots, from the porch, deck or entry. Give the entire area a thorough cleaning. Repaint or touch up where needed.

Finally, consider a new or custom front door to give the home a well-tended look. Polish any metal knobs and fixtures. Place a big planted pot on each side of the front door.

3. Paint the exterior or trim

Clean the front door and give it a couple of coats of paint. Repair, replace or remove If you can’t paint the entire home, paint the trim — or just the window trim — in an accent color. This is a relatively simple upgrade that provides plenty of pop.

4. Paint the exterior or trim

Clean the front door and give it a couple of coats of paint. Repair, replace or remove If you can’t paint the entire home, paint the trim — or just the window trim — in an accent color. This is a relatively simple upgrade that provides plenty of pop.

5. Mow, weed and trim

Keep the lawn carefully mowed. Spend a weekend shaping, pruning and cutting back overgrown shrubs. Mow neglected and overgrown areas.

Prune trees and remove limbs that hang over the house. Weed gardens thoroughly, and cover beds with mulch or compost.