By now you have probably heard about the importance of curb appeal. The key is to draw the buyers in, make them so impressed with the outside that they cannot wait to see the inside. Here are 9 things that you can do to make your curb appeal pop!
1. Mow and trim the lawn. Spend the extra time using Roundup on the pesky grass in the driveway or in your landscaping that does not belong there.
2. Update your landscaping. Replace mulch if necessary, trim existing greenery and add a few seasonal colorful plants to the mix.
3. Add garden solar lights to your walking path or in the front landscaping to draw attention to the front of the house.
4. Replace rusted or tarnished coach lamps on the garage and at the front door to make the house sparkle.
5. Purchase or repot colorful plants for the front porch, walkway or between the garage stalls for added interest and color.
6. Repaint the front door. Whether it is a neutral color or a brighter vibrant color, a fresh coat of paint does wonders for an older, faded door.
7. While you are at it, if your old hardware is looking tarnished, buy a new one to match the lights or refinish to match.
8. Clean the windows and powerwash the front entryway. The entryway no doubt has dust and spiderwebs that built up in the spring.
9. Purchase a fresh welcome mat for the front door!
Remember that your home from the curb must beckon the potential buyers to come inside. Focus on your front entry. The buyers will be standing there for a few minutes as their agent is opening the lockbox and they will have plenty of time to notice how great it looks or how unkempt it is. As for the inside, that is a whole other story!
Happy selling and please call me if you would like your own staging consultation to get your home on the market this summer!
Karen