How to Boost Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home
Posted by: Lilian in Untagged on Feb , 2010
Improving your home’s curb appeal is real estate lingo for a house that looks so spectacular on the outside that people can’t wait to come inside. Remember that the exterior is the part of the house that the most people will see and it is the first impression that anyone who visits will have of your home. To make a spectacular impression on potential homebuyers, here are a few simple steps to turn your home into an outdoor haven in no time:
Take a ‘Before’ Photo
Taking a photo of the front of the house allows you to see firsthand what everyone else looks at when they arrive at your home and critically examine what should be done to improve the appearance.
Evaluate the Basics
Does the house need painting? Check if your doors are energy efficient and if they add or take away from the appearance of your home based on color etc. Sometimes simply updating your front entrance is enough to boost the curb appeal. Refurbishing your windows can add new life and sparkle to your entire home too.
Take More Photos and Use Programs to Help
Take your original photo to a copy shop and have them enlarge it and make several copies for you to experiment with. Try different paint colors or accessories like shutters or moldings over the windows in the photos. Don’t forget to draw in shrubs and any other landscaping. Try some interlocking brick patterns or stamped concrete on your walkway. Try websites like www.canamould.com or www.fypon.com for inspiration and Adobe Photoshop is a great program for you to experiment with different elements in your photos.
Check Out Hardware Stores
Once you’re satisfied with the results you’ve achieved in experimenting with your photos, check out your local hardware stores. Maybe they have that paint color you’re looking for or the new brick pattern that you were interested in. You might even discover new ideas to boost your curb appeal like old wrought iron for door grills or roof rails or awnings.
It’s easy to overlook the outside of your home when you are busy improving and updating the inside. But take a moment to look at the exterior of your house. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to boost your curb appeal and have many more potential homebuyers clamoring to see your home.
