Curb Appeal Tips That Will Get You The Biggest Sale
Beautiful Curb appeal in Pt Vicente neighborhood at 30102 Via Rivera in RPV
Curb appeal basically describes giving your home more eye appeal, and while there are several ways to go about it, there are a few specific alterations that are guaranteed to boost your home’s value and get you a bigger sale price. Some require a little more time, effort, and money to pull off, while others are staggeringly simple. Take a look at a few of these ideas and tips to figure out which direction you should go.
Get help from a pro
Is your landscaping less than outstanding? One of the easiest ways to ensure your landscape looks its best is to ask for professional help. A gardening service will allow you to keep your flower beds, grass, trees, and shrubs looking their best no matter what the weather or temperature is like.
They can also help you plan out a landscape design to make the most of the space, weed out dead greenery, remove unwanted plants, plant new bulbs or trees, and pull up shrubs or plants that don’t make sense for the area anymore.
Take a look at your landscaping to see where there might be room for improvement; for instance, overgrown hedges or trees can be detrimental to the lawn if they’re blocking out necessary sunlight, and they can give the lawn an overall sloppy appearance.
On the other hand, pops of color near the front door are great additions and can liven up any exterior space, especially if you’re selling during colder months when there’s not a lot in bloom. In fact, HowStuffWorks explains that color matters quite a bit when selling a home, so give some thought for how you can use color in your curb appeal to make your home stand out.
Fix up the roof
If you have a sloped roof, don’t forget to make it as presentable as the rest of the home. The roof is one of the most costly things to replace, so buyers want to see a nice, sturdy, clean top that is free of cracked or missing shingles and doesn’t have a lot of debris hanging around. This Old House points out that these small issues are easy fixes on your end, and as a bonus they will go a long way toward helping you get a bigger sale price.
While you’re at it, don’t leave out the gutters! These should be tidied up as well. Clean them thoroughly and repaint them if they’re stained. Make sure they are firmly attached and that there are no sagging spots.
Wash off the siding
Inclement weather, pets, and grass clippings can do a number on your siding, so make it a point to clean it up and get it in good shape before marketing your home. In some cases, you might require a pressure washer, but for small jobs you can use good old-fashioned soap and hot water, or hot water and vinegar. If the stains won’t come off, repaint the siding so it will be sparkling when potential buyers show up.
Fix up the mailbox
The first things buyers notice pulling up to your home might be things you don’t normally give a second thought. However, the mailbox and driveway can be points that catch their eyes, so do some sprucing up if yours are looking weary.
If your mailbox is older, dented, dirty, or faded, consider updating it with a coat of paint and basic repairs, or simply upgrading to a new one. Boxes that are placed inside a sturdy brick casing can be more attractive to house hunters over the kind that sits on a post, but the latter can be freshened up significantly with a coat of paint and new house numbers.
Adding curb appeal to your home is a great way to boost its value, and these projects don’t have to cost a ton of money to complete. Pick the ones you’re most comfortable with and set a budget. And lastly, remember whatever you spend will likely be returned to you when your house sells.
For more tips on how to improve your curb appeal contact:
Clara Beaufort
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