Four Ways to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Spring is a peak time for real estate, especially for buyers looking at homes for sale in Solano County. The attractive weather and proximity to the ocean attract thousands of potential homebuyers to the great state of California every year. Of course, you will want to make sure that your house is the preferred choice. A marketable home needs curb appeal to set it apart from all of the other nearby offerings. The following list contains four suggested ways to add to your home’s curb appeal with minimal effort:
1) Plant some plants or tend to the ones you have. Everyone loves well-accented homes, and well-maintained grass, plants, shrubs and trees are proven to increase the perceived value of a home. It is not necessary to have a green thumb. All you need to do is basic maintenance in most cases, and if seeking to add new plants or trees, seek free advice from local home-improvement retailers. Well-placed plants and trees on your property certainly help attract potential buyers.
2) Decorate around existing and new plantings. Garden and lawn ornaments are certainly subject to individual taste; however, a well-placed decoration will accentuate the appeal and uniqueness of your Solano County home. Shop local antique shops or flea markets to find distinctive outdoor pieces. If displayed tastefully, garden and lawn art can be a relatively inexpensive way to add unique style, character and perceived value to your home.
3) Put a power washer into service. Home sellers should borrow or invest in a high-power washer. Regardless of the make up of the house exterior, there’s no better way to inexpensively clean your home. Prior to any showing, remember to power wash the sidewalk and driveway as well. Cleaning off cobwebs and weather stains from siding and exposed grout can make your home seem many years younger.
4) Touch up and repaint old surfaces. Worn, chipped or weathered paint will make the house look less-than ideal to selective buyers. Front doors, garage doors, and nearby mailbox posts are conspicuously noticeable if they show damaged or faded paint. Durable paint is not overly expensive and is most definitely a DIY project. Remember to use that pressure washer to help strip off the old paint first.
Remember that selling your home is just like selling any large ticket item. In this case, the front yard is what potential buyers see first and definitely creates the first impression. A home with tasteful curb appeal not only generates stronger interest, but also increases the likelihood that the house will sell at a premium over comparable properties. Before listing and showing your house, make sure that a potential buyer’s first impression is undeniably the best you can present. A full offer satisfying the asking price will certainly be worth the time, effort and money invested.