Effective Ways To Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

According to a recent study, 54% of buyers make a decision on a property within less than a minute of seeing it. This means curb appeal is key to selling your home as quickly as possible. Not only that, but could also allow you to increase the asking price by a considerable margin.

With that in mind, here are just some of the ways in which you can set about increasing your home’s curb appeal! 

• Upgrade your front garden. Finding innovative ways to upgrade your front garden, such as through landscaping services, or even planting a few flowers here and there, is one of the easiest ways to enhance your curb appeal. This is because it helps to make your property looks as appealing as possible, both in-person and in any listing photographs you may take. 

• Replace your siding and gutters. If your home is looking a little worse for wear, then you should also make sure that you carry out any necessary exterior maintenance ahead of time. For example, now is the perfect time to install new siding and gutters, which can quickly transform your property’s appearance for the better. Not only that, but it can serve as a defense against adverse weather conditions, warping and more, making it something that any buyer is sure to love.

• Install outdoor lighting. Installing outdoor lighting can also help to enhance your curb appeal. For example, you can use accent lighting to draw attention to your home’s most interesting architectural fixtures, such as a balcony, or driveway lighting to make the space more accessible. Either way, this is a relatively low-cost way to give your home a much-needed upgrade before putting it on the market. 

• Clean your windows. Cleaning your windows is another great way to elevate your home’s curb appeal, while also ensuring that your interior’s look as flawless as possible, too. This is because it means that you can allow as much natural light to enter your home as possible. If it’s been a while since your windows were installed, you may want to consider window replacement services during this time. 

• Find ways to introduce color to your home’s exterior. While you should ensure that your home’s exterior blends seamlessly with the rest of the street, there are still plenty of ways in which you can introduce a ‘pop’ of colour. This, in turn, will allow you to make sure your home stands out from the crowd, while also making it look as appealing as possible. 

For example, you could hang planters beneath your windows, or apply a fresh coat of paint to your window frames, door frames, fencing and decking. 

Final thoughts. If you are looking to sell your home as quickly as you can (for as much as you can), then working on your curb appeal is the way to go. This will allow you to capture the attention of a potential buyer, while also showcasing your property in the best possible light.