I know what you're thinking though - How much will it cost me? When selling your home, expenses can mount up - professional home and carpet cleaning, moving expenses, commissions, taxes, buying your next house, among others. Giving your house curb appeal doesn't have to be one of them though. There are a few things you can do that will go far to giving it instant appeal for very little money.
1. Glam the front door.
A fresh coat of paint and some new, larger numbers to highlight your home address is one of the easiest and most affordable home improvements you can do that goes a long way to making your home stand out from the street. Consider painting the front door with a pop of color. Seeing a deep red or dark green door really makes a home stand out. Make sure the paint color you choose goes with your home's exterior color palette. Deep red looks great with creams, whites and blacks while green looks good with greys and whites. For a fun read on front door paint colors, click here.
You can also add style and interest by updating your house's address hardware. Again make sure that the numbers you choose for the address keep in line with your house style. Oiled-bronze finishes work well with traditional homes. Brushed nickel looks great with more contemporary styles.
2. Tend your beds ... your flower beds.
Trim the shrubs and hedges, weed the flower beds and put in some color with some beautiful vibrant annuals or perennials. A beautiful flower bed will help to draw buyers in. Start with weeding your flower bed and cleaning up any debris. Grab some mulch from your local home improvement store. Mulch goes a long way to give it a fresh look without requiring much upkeep. Finally add some color to your existing plants with some flowers. Pansies, impatiens and petunias are all low-cost flowers that have long-lasting blooms.
3. Manicure your lawn.
A beautiful, well-manicured lawn sets the mood. Grab the lawn mower and edger and with just a little bit of sweat and absolutely no dinero, you've got a beautiful yard that invites buyers to look inside. Tip though, make sure and edge after you mow, it goes a long way to making a look that compliments the house and improves its appearance without spending.
4. Make the windows sparkle; Clean up the exterior.
Get rid of the dirt that can make your home look dingy. Giving the windows a good clean will make them sparkle and giving the entire house a high-powered wash with your water hose will remove any dirt and give it that sparkle that will really resonate. Your garden hose should be able to do the job by turning it to its strongest, most powerful setting. Of course, renting a high-powered hose is an option but not necessary.
5. Tidy up your driveway and the entire front.
Weeds can sometimes find a way to peek out from cracks in the driveway. Some weed killer will help take care of unwanted greenery in the driveway and allow you to get them out of there for good. Plus, consider concealing your trash and recycling containers behind the fence or on the side of the house where they won't be seen from the street. Don't park your car in the driveway while your home is on the market. It might give potential buyers the wrong impression about the storage space in the garage. Park in the garage or down the street for that added zing. Also, if there are any toys, bikes or other items in your front lawn or patio, stow them in the garage. Tidying and getting rid of any clutter in the front makes a big impact.
Improving your curb appeal doesn't have to break the bank and first impressions are everything when it comes to buyers. Good luck selling! I would love to hear from you. Post a comment or shoot me an email.
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