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How To Create Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home
Curb appeal is very
important to the value of your home. If you have an
attractive and clean home on the outside, this will
make someone want to see the inside. If you are selling
your home, great curb appeal is just as important as
having a home show beautifully on the inside. If the
outside is not clean this can deter a potential purchaser
from even booking a showing to see your home, even though
the interior could be spectacular.
The first thing to do is take an objective
look at the outside of your property. Get other opinions
as well. To enhance the appearance of your home there
are a few inexpensive things you can do.
The most important consideration is
the state of repair of the property. You must repair
everything that needs repairing, which includes any
cracked windows, broken railings, loose screens, crooked
shutters, loose awnings, broken light bulbs, etc.
Once repairs are done then it is time
to clean and unclutter. The garage should be cleaned
out and items thrown out that have not been used in
a year. Remove old tires, paint cans, bicycles, loose
shrubs and broken lawn furniture from the yard.
Clear all pathways of any debris. Trim
all shrubs and remove dead branches. Clean out the eaves.
Don't forget the back yard! A new paint job can add
tremendous curb appeal. Paint front doors, garage doors,
trim and shutters a contrasting color to the brick and
siding for a dramatic effect. Use only one color for
uniformity and balance. Too many colors look busy.
Siding can be power washed to refreshen
the appearance. Flowers and flower pots can add tremendous
color to a boring front yard. Place flower pots and
large outdoor plants in a variety of colors on the front
steps, walkways, or porches. Hang flower pots from the
ceilings of verandas or hang on railings. Buy plant
hooks and hang flower pots from them, which can be placed
on the sides and front walls of your home. Plant a few
flower beds with some green perennial plants for contrast.
This is fairly inexpensive, but can add a lot of appeal
to your yard. There are many books on landscaping at
the library that can help you with this. Nurseries can
offer helpful suggestions as well.
Spotlights focused on your flower beds
can brighten up the yard at night giving it a very homey
and welcoming feeling. This is also good for safety.
A well lit home is a deterrent for burglars.
Lastly, add a decorative wreath and
outdoor floor mat to the front of the door. This just
adds the finishing touch and offers a welcoming appearance.
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