If you’ve ever tried to sell a property, you may have heard your realtor talk about the importance of “curb appeal.” They’ll tell you how it can help you attract more potential buyers and increase the price of the property, all in a cost-effective manner.
The fact of the matter is that first impressions are important – probably more than you think. Below are a few additions that can improve the look, feel, and selling price of your property.
Upgrade the Garage Door
The garage door takes up a good chunk of the home’s facade. It’s one of the first things buyers see when they drive up. For that reason, you can at least give the garage door a fresh coat of paint. If the property is more than 10 years old, you should consider completely replacing it with something more up-to-date, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. Glass garage doors have been popular in recent years, but they’re rather expensive, so think about it carefully.
Refurbish/Replace the Front Door
After taking care of your garage, you should move on to the front door. Your front door needs to look warm and welcoming. After all, you want people to feel like this should be their home for the rest of their lives. Besides repainting the door, you should also breathe some new life by adding a handle and/or a knocker.
Add Some Plant Life in the Yard
For decades, landscaping has been used by agents to give their properties a slight yet noticeable price boost. According to a study from Virginia Tech, a few carefully placed plants can increase a home’s value by 15%. Keeping the lawn looking green and healthy is a given, but you need something more than that. Try adding a few low-maintenance plants using garden boxes and make your front yard look even more eye-catching.
Give the Walkway Some Updates
Updating your walkway can seem like a huge project. However, you don’t have to empty your pockets to make it look more expensive. Start by replacing some broken and chipped stones and trimming the weeds growing out of them. If you want, you can use repurposed bricks to make the walkway look tidier and well-thought-out.
Improve Your Curb Appeal Today!
By making these simple upgrades, you’ll be able to improve the curb appeal of any home you want. Consequently, that will make the home feel more welcoming when potential buyers come to see it. If you plan on making large upgrades, you should contact your homeowner’s association (if applicable) and see if you need their approval to make the changes.