3 Curb Appeal Tips on a Budget

When it comes to selling your home, every seller wants to do what they can in order to encourage buyers. There’s no doubt you appreciate and see the value of your home, but how can you be sure that buyers see it too? There’s one quick answer. 

Curb appeal. 

By definition, curb appeal is what makes the exterior of your home look appealing. It’s what draws the potential buyers in right from the start. When they see your home, they will either see a messy, cluttered home, or, they can see a finished, decorated home ready to sell. 

Curb appeal helps potential buyers see the positives of your home and reflects how well you have taken care of your house - something potential buyers will value. 

But just how do you decide what your home needs for curb appeal? It truth it can be hard for the seller to notice just what it is that your home needs for a little freshening up. But with these 3 tips from David Karst with American Dream Realty, you’ll be sure to hit the ground confident and ready to put your home on the market. 

Front Door Painting 

One of the most powerful - and surprisingly easy - ways to boost your curb appeal is by painting your front door. While painting the exterior of your home is another way to help outside appearance, it’s not always feasible with finances or time constraints. But painting your front door is not only a quick project, it’s one that has dramatic effects. 

Because the eye is naturally drawn to the front door, if the entryway looks clean and fresh, it attracts attention and encourages potential buyers to realize that the home is well taken care of and ready to sell. What’s more, in a recent analysis by Zillow, painting your home in a trending color has the potential to gain you a higher sale price. But not only that, because paint is relatively inexpensive, you can knock out this quick, effective project in no time - and probably all for under a $100! 

Window Cleaning

Now if you’re looking for quick, and cost effective ways to spruce up your home, then window cleaning is a must. Because we so often overlook our windows, homeowners don’t realize how quickly windows can accumulate fingerprints, dust, and water spots. When a potential buyer pulls up to your home, windows are part of the first impression they make. If they are dingy, this gives the impression of an unkept home, even if your home is clean on the inside. Clean windows attract attention and set a good precedent for what’s to follow on the interior of your home. 

Window cleaning can be professionally done, or, you can use a little elbow grease and get your house curb appeal ready fast and cheaply. 

Landscaping 

Lastly, landscaping plays a key role in curb appeal. When homeowners hear landscaping, they often think of forking out cash for renovations and decide to opt out. But landscaping updates can be simple! 

Take a look at your yard and see if any existing bushes or flowers need to be trimmed or replaced. Fresh flowers are an easy touch that give a pop of color to your front yard. Making sure your yard is mowed is a another simple way to ensure your home is looking neat and tidy. And mulch is a powerful landscaping tool that goes a long way. Refreshing areas of mulch with a few new bags is a game changer and makes your yard look put together and beautiful. 

Don’t feel like you need to install water features, gazebos, or patio areas. Utilize and refresh what you have by tidying up spaces and giving it a few fresh touches, and your home will be curb appeal ready in an afternoon!  

So don’t stress when it comes to making your home stand out before your next showing. Use these few simple tricks to freshen up your space and give your house that curb appeal that will have buyers making offers before you know it. 

Looking for a great realtor? Reach out to David Karst today, and see how he can take your house from selling to sold fast.