Tips on Increasing Curb Appeal

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July 31, 2024

Why is Curb Appeal Important?

Why is Curb Appeal Important?


  • It Increases the Value of the Property: Properties that have a better curb appeal tend to have a higher perceived value that can lead to higher offers. 

  • First Impressions: Have you ever heard someone say first impressions are everything? Well they tend to make a big difference. When potential buyers see the exterior of the property looks nice and maintained they often see that as an invitation to look deeper into the property. 

  • Quicker Sale: A property that has great curb appeal is more likely to sell faster than a home that has weeds everywhere and the gutters full of leaves and sticks; or land that has grass and weeds so tall you can’t see over them. 


Curb Appeal Ideas for Homes:


  1. Maintenance


  • Replace and Repair as Necessary: Fix anything that is broken or needs to be replaced due to age or wear and tear. 

  • Clean Up Around the Home: Make sure the yard is mowed. Power wash the driveway or home if needed. Get rid of any weeds or plants that are eye sores. 


  1. Fresh Paint


  • Refresh the Exterior and Front Door: Fresh paint on the front door, shutters, fence or home exterior can change the entire look of the property for the best. 

  • Interior Paint: Consider repainting an old bedroom that may have pink, blue, or orange in it to a more neutral color. Fresh paint on doors or cabinets can make the home look like it has less wear and tear and hide scratches in the paint. 


  1. Landscaping


  • Trimming: Keeping your lawn mowed and weed eated is crucial in curb appeal.

  • Colorful Details: Putting flowers around the home or hanging some colorful plants from the porch can add a nice touch of color to the exterior of the home. 


  1. Upgrading Fixtures


  • Lighting: Making sure that all lights are working in and around the outside of the home is crucial. 

  • Hardware: Putting on new door or cabinet handles can make the home look fresh and have less wear and tear.



Curb Appeal Ideas for Land:


Trimmed and Ready: Make sure the land is regularly mowed in the summer. When a buyer comes to look at land and has a hard time walking around on it because of the high grass and weeds this could turn them away. 


Fence: If you have a fence around your property consider getting it repainted. If it has some spots that need to be rewired or put up, consider making these repairs to it. 


Curb Appeal Helps Sell:


Though most actions that help boost curb appeal are an investment, they truly help boost the sale of the property and are worth it in the long run. When selling your home or land, consider these necessary steps to boost curb appeal and potentially make your home or land more profitable.