Curb appeal matters to most buyers. If you are selling your home, it’s beneficial to take steps to add curb appeal. Here are some tips for sellers to enhance exterior aesthetics for a quicker sale.
Cleaning and tidying
The first place to start when sprucing your home up ready for sale is to clean and tidy the exterior. Jet washing driveways and patios, clearing rubbish and leaves away, unblocking gutters and using roof cleaning services can make your house look smarter in an instant. Try to ensure that you present your home in the best light for viewings and professional photography sessions. Move cars off the driveway, tidy up the garage and dispose of trash.
Freshening up paintwork
It’s very easy to fall behind with maintenance jobs like painting window and door frames when you have a busy schedule. Tired, chipped, dull paintwork can make your home look unattractive and unkempt and it may put buyers off. Freshening up external paintwork is a brilliant way to make the house more eye-catching and create a more appealing aesthetic. If you have time, this is a job you can do yourself. If you don’t have much time, or you want to ensure a professional finish, contact local companies that specialize in external painting services.
Making a feature out of the front door
The front door is a focal point, which can make the difference between a positive and negative first impression. A vibrant, smart, sturdy, stylish door will turn buyer’s heads for the right reasons. If your front door is damaged or dull, you may want to think about painting or replacing it. Choose a color that suits the style of the property and add accessories, including numbers or a name plaque and a door knocker.
Adding greenery
Adding greenery is a fantastic way to make your home look beautiful and inviting. You can choose from a huge range of plants and flowers and use different containers or structures to display foliage or floral arrangements. From hanging baskets and buckets for traditional cottages and rustic homes to potted trees in chic containers for modern houses, there are options to suit everyone. For smaller properties that don’t have porches or patios, window boxes are an excellent addition.
Replacing windows
Windows have an important functional role, but they can also impact the look of a house. If your windows are old, there are cracked panes of glass, or the woodwork is chipped, this can make the property look unloved. Prospective buyers may also be put off by the necessity to replace the windows if they choose to buy the house. Replacing windows can elevate the aesthetic of your home as well as making the property more saleable and adding value.
Every seller dreams of a quick, seamless sale. If you’re putting your home up for sale, or your house is already on the market and you’re struggling to attract attention, try to enhance curb appeal. Make sure the exterior is clean and tidy, freshen up the paintwork, and add greenery. Make a feature of the front door and replace old, damaged windows.