7 WAYS TO IMPROVE CURB APPEAL

INCLUDING TIPS TO SELL YOUR HOME

Low-maintenance curb appeal is the pinnacle of substance and style when trying to sell your home. You don't want to spend a fortune, and your time is precious. However, the home needs to stay looking good as you wait for an offer to come in. So, here are some helpful suggestions.

Sprucing Up the Garden

The garden is probably how your home will be judged as people who are interested walk or drive past. So, it needs to stay at its best at all times. However, you also don't want to have to come home from work and think about maintenance. Drought-resistant perennials are a great option because you can just let them grow, and even herbs such as rosemary are included. It also helps to replace grass with gravel, and premade windows, boxes, and trellises look great.

A Fresh Coat of Paint

Having been battered by the elements, the exterior of a home doesn't stay pristine forever. Fortunately, exterior maintenance isn't needed all the time, and you can get around 5 years or more out of a fresh coat of paint. This can be a big job and could cost. However, once it's done, it's done, and you don't need to worry about it ever again after selling your home. A fresh coat can also be just what a property needs to make it stand out and nudge someone into buying.

Outdoor Lighting Solutions

Even the most stunning home will have a hard time selling if a buyer cannot see it. You want a buyer to gasp with awe as they walk or drive by, and you can do this with outdoor lighting:

• Replace any outdated lighting systems, such as dead incandescent bulbs, with LEDs.

• Install solar lighting products that don't even require you to switch them on.

• Illuminate the main points of the home with LEDs, such as the porch and garage.

• Add LEDs to outdoor focal points such as the largest tree, shrubs, and sitting area.

• Buy disguised outdoor lighting that fits into the décor, such as rock lights.

Modern lighting is excellent at helping your home look its best when the sun goes down. LEDs provide low-cost, low-maintenance, and controllable solutions for lighting up your property. 

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New Windows and Window Shutters

Windows and doors are said to be two of the strongest factors when someone decides to buy a home. Just giving the windows a good clean can help the home pop. But adding new features such as shutters to the windows and doors has added bonuses. They, of course, look stunning. However, they also help a potential buyer feel they have an added layer of security. Shutters also help protect against thieves as well as the elements and heavy wind and rainstorms.

A Trendy New Driveway

Home should feel like home when you return from work and pull into your driveway. But what if it just looks shabby and outdated? Driveways are a major focal point when it comes to a modern home and can help sell a house. There should always be a driveway to the garage, and if possible, it should extend beyond this or connect to a pathway. Once a driveway is installed, you're good to go for years. Popular ones include brick, pavers, and good old gravel or tarmac.

Fix Outstanding Jobs

Buyers want to move into a home with minimal effort. On average, it can take between 17 and 34 weeks to sell a home. This can be a lot more if there are issues with the property. And even minor problems can extend the time. Getting small tasks done now will save you a headache later on and will help you get the asking price you want. These include plumbing and electrical issues, roofing problems, and even drainage. But once these are done, they are good for years.

Create a Focal Point

It helps to have something buyers can focus on instantly when they peer into your garden to see the home. The time could be fleeting, so giving someone something to gasp at helps them remember it. You can do this with a focal point. A focal point can be as simple as a well-trimmed bush or a stunning layered landscape. A tree surrounded by shrubs is a good example. LED lighting or the addition of outdoor furniture and décor can help buyers see themselves there.

In Summary

Adding drought-resistant perennials to your front garden can help boost curb appeal as someone walks by and reduces the work you have to do. Fixing up the windows and doors also adds something new but helps convey security. And a focal point such as shrubs attracts views.

Home & Hahn offers quality and reliable home improvement services to the Mid-Michigan area. Contact us today to talk about your next project!