The first thing homebuyers will look at when they arrive at your home is your front yard. The color of your home, the landscaping, walkways, and if the home is attractive from the outside, will determine if they stop. Regardless of what you have done on the inside your home, if the curb appeal is not attractive, many homeowners will never make it inside.
1.) Color of your exterior home: Before you start on the yard, start on your physical exterior of your home. Look at neighboring homes and their paint scheme, primary and accent style and paint colors. While your house doesn’t have to be the same color, it should be within the same historic or aesthetic color palette as neighboring homes. Consider repainting your home, or pressure washing siding or brick.
2.) Accentuate the accents of your home: Whether you have shutters on your exterior windows, or columns that greet potential homebuyers on the front porch, ensure they are all painted and in good upkeep. Ensure that low planters, brick walls, fences, exterior lighting, and garage entryways and doors are free of debris and all damaged areas have been repaired.
3.) Replace welcoming elements: Believe it or not, elements such as the mailbox, house numbers, door hardware and a damaged garage door can make a lasting impression on homebuyers. If you’ve lived in your home for a while, consider buying new elements and replace the old ones or refurbish with unique aftermarket items available at your local hardware store. These small elements can send a welcoming impression and are relatively inexpensive to replace or refurbish.
Curb appeal of your home doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. Visit www.freshome.com to find more simple ideas for improving the curb appeal of your home.
Brought to you courtesy of Freshome Interior Design & Architecture
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