4 Quick & Easy Ways to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

 


Are you looking to sell your home? If so, be sure to read through ARK Realty's many tips and tricks to boost your home's curb appeal! But first, why is it important to increase curb appeal? Adding curb appeal to your home will make a great first impression on potential buyers. It shows what the home is capable of, and that it currently has great owners!

Think of it this way, would you be more inclined to stop for a home tour of a beautifully landscaped and clean home, or a dingy home that looks disheveled? The answer is truly obvious.

So, continue reading to learn some great and easy ways to increase your home's curb appeal!

Clean and Tidy Landscaping

The first step is to make sure that the yard is well-maintained. You should be cutting the grass at least once a week, making sure that the lines are straight and there are no stray blades of grass.

Another tip is to replace your mulching or other flower beds, having a new layer of mulch can make a world of difference in your home's curb appeal.

Make sure that the flowers you have planted are in season! All too often people will buy seeds without doing proper research. So double check your plants and make sure they will thrive.

Add Color to Your Entryway

So, the yard is looking good. The next step in adding curb appeal is to make sure that you have some eye-catching color in your home! Adding a nice splash of bright colors to your front door can increase curb appeal. Just make sure that you are painting in a color that matches well with your home. A nice bright blue or red is always a classic and is sure to have people lining up. After you have painted your door, bust out a color wheel to find the complementary colors, and start painting your trims and accents. 

Another way to add some color to your entryway is to get some nice yard decorations, nothing tacky like a flamingo though! Adding a bird feeder, or a flag, is a great way to have some more curb appeal.

Upgrade Your Hardware and Fixtures

Check your mailbox, any outdoor lighting, or any other fixtures, and make sure that they are all modern! Having outdated fixtures can reduce curb appeal, making people see your house as a relic. 

So, replace everything that is older than 10 years, and is broken. Sometimes having vintage fixtures makes your home more appealing, but even so, you have to renovate, repaint, and make sure it is looking as good as ever.

Power Wash and Repaint the Exterior

Power washing can be both a boost to your curb appeal and a great and relaxing time! Wash away the years of grime to make your house look as good as the day it was built. You can also wash away the stress of the day with the calming and deliberate movements of power washing. The end result will amaze you!

Adding a new coat of paint to your exterior is a great way to add some more curb appeal. Make sure that you are using strong exterior paint, anything else will only reduce the value! Some great color combinations to use for your home are: Grey & White, for a sleek modern look. Green and Brown, earthy and natural colors that can work well for homes with a rustic or country-style aesthetic. Yellow and White, cheerful and sunny colors that can brighten up a home's exterior. 

We Hope That You Can Boost Your Home's Appeal!

With our tips and tricks, we are sure that you will sell your home in no time. If you'd like some more help in real estate, make sure to connect with ARK Realty, the best Realtors in Bucyrus!

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