Affordable Ways To Boost A Home’s Curb Appeal
Making sure that your home looks great the instant a potential buyer drives up to your home is an essential part of selling your home. Studies have shown that homeowners who invest in raising their home’s curb appeal will get at least 150% ROI. Check out these affordable ways that you can boost your home’s curb appeal and hopefully get a better offer:
WASH IT UP
Power washing a home is always something that is greatly needed but hardly ever done. You will be amazed at the amount of dirt and grime that are clinging to your home. Renting a power washer should cost about $75 for a day. Plan on washing every part of your home, including washing the sidewalk and patio, in order to create a bright and fresh look. We are sure that once you start you will be astonished at how much dirt accumulated on your home over the years.
TOUCH UP THE PAINT
After you have power washed your home, adding a fresh coat of paint to something on the front of your house is a great way to attract attention. An entire house paint project may not be in the budget but consider painting the front door a new color or perhaps upgrading the color of the shutters. Use paint that you already have left over from other projects or pick up a gallon for $30. Choose a color that matches your house well but also attracts good instead of bad attention.
KEEP IT TRIMMED AND WATERED
Mowing the lawn is an easy way that you can greatly affect the look of your without spending any money. Make sure to keep the lawn mowed throughout the selling process and especially the day before a showing. Don’t forget to edge the lawn as well as blow away any of the clippings. Watering your lawn on a regular basis can result in a lush lawn that will attract home buyers. Studies have shown that a well-cared for lawn can bring as much as 303% ROI on lawn care costs. Other things to consider are to trim overgrown branches and bushes in order to keep a trimmed overall look to the garden.
ADD EXTRA COLOR
It is easy to provide extra pops of color or refresh exterior siding to increase curb appeal. Consider planting some beautiful yellow daisies in a pot near the front door or even some wave petunias in a basket on the patio. Flowers can be picked up at local stores for a reasonable price and some even have potted arrangements already put together for the ultimate in easy planting. Other items to consider for adding color include hanging a beautiful seasonal wreath or door hanger to the front door to welcome guests.
UPDATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Potential buyers will easily spot light fixtures that are past their prime. Consider replacing outdated lighting fixtures with modern new ones that are more energy efficient. Many options are available in order to fit the overall look of your home. Choose solar options that will help cut down on the energy bill as well as tell buyers that you are a smart and savvy homeowner. Investing in just a few hundred dollars of new light fixtures can easily lure in potential buyers and communicate that you care about the upkeep of your home.
There are many easy and affordable ways to boost the value of your home. Consider power washing the entire home as well as use touch up paint to give it a fresh overall look. Adding colorful flowers and accents as well as keeping the lawn mowed will add interest to your home. Replacing old light fixtures with new solar options will also help to attract potential buyers. Follow these tips in boosting your home’s curb appeal without having to spend a lot of money.
Tony Steine is a garden and landscaping writer. Tony prides himself on finding the easiest way to do anything he can, you can bet he’s tried to make his entire garden self-watering. Of course, he isn’t just about convenience either, adding a unique design flair to everything he does.