Curb appeal sells - why curb appeal helps

They say first impressions are everything and that goes the same with your home!

Studies have shown that adding some curb appeal to your home’s exterior can have a massive impact on its value. Not only will your home be more captivating to those passing by, but it will make it more attractive to prospective buyers and renters. It’s important to keep your property well maintained so that your home can make a statement and stand out from the rest, investing in your homes curb appeal is a wise move that will result in higher yields in the future.

Make sure your lawn is pristine and well maintained, the simplest duty of a homeowner. Occasionally water your grass, add seeds if you’re experiencing some patchiness and keep it well-manicured. Keep your gutters clean from debris and clean your siding and windows. A well-maintained exterior makes your home inviting and will also help with your homes longevity.

Add some landscaping, plan and a budget, take your time to do the research and determine what will have the most impact on your curb appeal. Adding things like trees can also offer you and your home some shade making it more energy efficient for your home in the hot summer months. Choosing native species in your zone is often less maintenance and requires less water. Design around your home’s esthetics, you wouldn’t have a whimsical garden if your home features are a more modern architectural design. Consider the textures and colors of your plants, trees and flowers. Design your flower beds wisely, hard lines work well with a modern home and curves work well with traditional and coastal homes. It’s also important check in with your HOA and ensure you follow their guidelines, some HOA’s only allow certain sized fences and are picky when it comes to things like hedges or a natural evergreen fence. 

Consider hardscapes such as a water feature, stone paths, stone garden beds, outdoor fire pit and entertaining areas. Mixing materials such as stone or brick has a very desirable impact as it adds a different texture and dimension to the home.

Upgrade your outdoor lighting, this can be a simple budget friendly idea for your home, adding some lighting to your porch and along your footpaths will also add security for late night visitors, you can also enhance your home or garden features in the evenings creating a very stunning appeal. 

Installing new doors, upgrading your windows, replacing your siding or a new roof is a more costly project although usually always enhances your homes aesthetics and adds great value to your home.

Are you interested in listing your home? Perhaps its time to contact your local Realtor and ask how they can help you with your curb appeal, your local realtor are experts in the field and would be more than happy to offer you ideas, they should have the knowledge of what is attracting buyers in a particular area and tell you exactly what could make or break a home. For example, it may be more attractive to have a wonderful garden or vegetable patch if you’re a using the home as your primary residence but if you’re planning on selling your home and targeting those second home buyers a low maintenance home is more appealing. Your local realtor can also recommend you some trusty landscapers or contractors to use.