Nothing says welcome like curb appeal! Here are some simple tips for making your home more inviting for visitors and prospective buyers.
Declutter the yard
Remove any items in your yard that could distract potential home buyers from your home’s exterior. Items that may be seen as clutter include benches, chairs, lawn art, and toys. These items will probably move with you anyway, so put them in storage and let the natural elements of the exterior capture the eye.
Add or replace the mulch
A new application of mulch can make a tired exterior look clean and new. Apply a fresh layer in all your garden beds and around shrubs and trees. Mulch is also relatively affordable and very easy to apply and comes in a variety of colors which can enhance the contrast of the surrounding plants and make everything stand out.
Tend to flower and plant beds
Tidy up the plants and flowers that don’t look as good as they could. You may need to remove plants that are in bad shape. Replace with new plants or even decorative pots. It’s also the perfect time to remove any weeds and trim and shape plant and tree foliage to give it a clean-cut look. Seasonal colors make the landscape pop. Flats of annuals are relatively inexpensive so choose splashes of several colors or use a more monochromatic scheme – whatever best suits the look of your home. Clean water features after a long winter, remove any visible algae, leaves, and accumulated dirt so that the water is crystal clear.
Get out the power-washer
If you don’t already own one, consider buying or renting a power washer to clean paved surfaces. With very little effort, you can make grungy, grimy surfaces look brand new. Power washers also do a great job of cleaning fences, as well as brick and vinyl siding.
Installing outdoor lightingHighlight existing features in your yard. If wiring fixtures into your outdoor areas is too costly, solar models are readily available. Singular non-permanent lights are also convenient and come in a multitude of sizes and shapes.
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Reference:
Spring Curb Appeal to Help Sell Your Home (2019). First American Home Warranty. Retrieved from: https://homewarranty.firstam.com/blog/spring-curb-appeal-to-help-sell-your-home