3 Ways to Spiff up Your Curb Appeal This Spring
Spring is here! And that means it’s the perfect time to give a little TLC to your home’s exterior to spiff it up for eager buyers. If you’re planning to sell your home this year, a little bit of elbow grease and some well-placed cash can pay off big time when it comes time to list your home in this hot market.
Buyers love properties that look nice inside and out, and a good first impression can make them want your home all that much more and submit offers for asking, or above asking price.
Try these three tips to give your outdoor space a new life for spring so you can sell your home for top dollar!
1. Spiff up your porch or patio
Your porch or patio is like the face of your home, so you want to make it look pretty, elegant, and welcoming. First, fix any broken wood, stone, concrete, or decorative pieces that’ are broken or look a worn down.
Consider power washing your front porch to remove dirt, dust, mildew, and other grime that’s built up over the years and has the tendency to thrive in the spring and summer (when you’re showing your home).
Take care of any chipped paint, dirty cement, or dying plants before you jump into decor. Once that’s done, add in some fun details like a trendy entry rug, a cute cafe set, or a new planter with happy flowers.
In the end, you want a sparkling clean, fresh, and welcoming feeling to your porch to give a great first impression to your home’s potential buyer.
2. Make your entrance special
Your interior entryway makes an impression—so spend a little time to ensure it makes the right one! If your door has seen better days, give it a fresh coat of paint. Make sure to keep the paint color a buyer-friendly neutral if you’re looking to sell your home in the near future.
Light the way to an offer by updating or adding exterior lights to your entrance to enhance the overall look and provide a sense of security and richness to your potential buyers.
New metal house numbers can also add a fresh feel to your home. If you love your current house numbers, give them a good scrub and a fresh coat of paint to give them a new life.
3. Fix the obvious little things
Buyers love homes with lots of light, so make your windows look larger by painting the trim white. Got shutters? Paint them a contrasting color to make them pop against your exterior. And if you have mulch in your yard, add some fresh mulch. New mulch makes your home look newer and well cared for, which is exactly what high-paying buyers look for.
Take advantage of the beautiful weather and try these tips to freshen up your curb appeal to enhance your home’s value.