Improve Curb to Appeal before selling a home.

The exterior of your home is the first buyers see, whether they are viewing it in person or scrolling through photos online. It is not unheard of for buyers to see the outsider of a house and decide to cancel their show if they do not do as they see. At the very least, poor curb appeal can give a bad first impression that can lead buyers with an extremely critical eye to look indoors.

A well-maintained exterior buyers know that a home has been taken care of. It can even give the impression that the whole house is in good condition - even the parts that have nothing to do with the facade. Many buyers are looking for a move-in ready home, so if the house you are not selling requires immediate landscaping work, you may be in a strong negotiating position.

How you can list your home's exterior? Consider this DIY curb appeal list

Set an action plan to curb improvement

Before you begin pruning, planting, or painting, analyze what needs to be done so that you can decide how much you want to spend. This important first step will help you determine where you should focus your attention.

Take a picture of the exterior of the house as if it was a photo of your online listing. Does anything stand out as negative? Ask a friend to evaluate the exterior of your home and point out the biggest defects, whether it is peeling paint, a cracked pavement, or overflowing. Also ask them what they think you can do to make the house stand up well.

As you consider improvements, stay true to the style of your home and avoid being tempted by trends. For example, do not put a traditional porch swing outside the Mid-Century Modern home.

Determine the budget for external improvements

Fortunately, outdoor home improvements usually provide a strong return on investment. But it depends a lot on the preferences of buyers in your market. At the very least, curbing the appeal will help you attract buyers and possibly sell quickly.

If you plan to do the work yourself, you still need to set aside money for the content - and plenty of free time to get the job done. If you do not spend the time and money to get your home's exterior buyer ready, consider an alternative way to sell your home, such as the SuGanta offer. If your home is eligible, you will receive an all-cash offer and can be closed anytime without a rake or paint brush.

External eye address

Ready to get started? The first thing, especially if you are trying to curb DIY on a budget, is to remove any glare that may trouble potential buyers.

Clear up the mess:-

• Move parked cars (especially before the show or open house). 

• Hide garbage cans. 

• Keep bikes and outdoor toys away.

• Throw away rusty patio furniture. 

• Take down the above ground pool. 

• Discard dirty or broken decorations, such as water features and wind chimes.

Overgrowth Tackle

Shrub bushes and shrubs, trim the hedge, remove dead or tall tree limbs, and grass the lawn.

Cost: As a homeowner, you are likely to already have a yard-care tool, so the only cost may be fuel for a lawn mower.

Pressure washing 

Pressure wash exterior surfaces including siding, walkways, sidewalks and driveways to remove dirt and grime. Just do not wash any caulking or pressure on the roof, as this can cause damage that leads to leaks.

Handle miscellaneous repairs

Repair, paint, stain or replace any broken fence or railing. Likewise, fill in cracks in any sideways, swap out broken pavers and replace cracked gutters or downspots.

Control air conditioner 

Use a lattice or low fence to cover your air-conditioner unit, which can be eye-light, regardless of its location.

Front yard landscaping to curb appeal 

Depending on the location of your home, your front yard may have a higher amount of your curb. Consider this to-do list specifically related to the front yard. 

Yard decoration 

Treat any bare spots in your grass with new grass seed. If you have areas of dead grass larger than 6 inches, replace it with new sod.

Plant fragrant flowers 

Flowers do more than simply provide visual interest. Fragrant, sweet-scented flowers set the toner as soon as the buyer walks in and leaves a lasting impression. Just do not keep people with fragrant flowers too close to the entrance.

Jasmine, rose, lavender and thyme are all good choices. Pay attention to the seasonality so that you can have some blooms during your listing time. 

Get rid of weeds 

Spend a few hours pulling out all the visible weeds. Then, add a new layer of beauty bark for a fresh, streamlined look.

Highlight architectural features 

Although landscaping is a big part of the curb appeal, there are no impressive architectural features available in your home - or that are relatively simple to highlight. Curb these easy DIY test appeal projects.

Clean all windows

With a window cleaning product or vinegar-water solution, clean your windows inside and out. Avoid cleaning the windows when they are in direct sunlight, as they will dry out very quickly and leave streaks.

Before appearances and open houses (and before taking pictures of your real estate), open all blinds and curtains. Natural light is important for buyers, so you want them to pay attention to the number and size of the windows, especially if the windows are one of the best features of your home.

Add shutter

Shutters can draw attention to windows or make them appear larger. If you decide to add shutters, paint them the same color as the trim or choose an odd but complementary tone.

Add window box

Classic window boxes with bright seasonal flowers can add a lot of charm to the front of the house and draw attention to how many windows the house has.

Highlight entry

Frame in front of your house keeping things symmetrical. Place similar potted plants (or groups of container gardens) on either side of the front veranda or stairway leading to the front door.

If your home has a generous front porch, use decorations and plants to show it.

Edge the walkway

Give your walkway a polished look by lining it with brick pavers or adding solar-paneled lights - an easy DIY project, as it requires no electricity! If you don't have access to the front door, consider adding cheaper steps.

Paint trim

Frequent viewing of trim can give your home a new, clean look, especially around peaks and windows. Sand and repress any area that has peeling or cracking of paint.

Apply appearance finishing touch

The exterior of your home, like the inside of your house, needs decoration to complete the look. Here are some more DIY appeal ideas.

Paint the front door

A popular way to improve curb appeal on the cheap is to paint or blur the front door in a contrasting but complementary color.

Hang new house numbers 

Choose bronze or brass for a traditional home (depending on the color of the house color) and brushed nickel for a more contemporary home.

Refresh mailbox

If it has deteriorated, consider replacing your mailbox. If it is in good condition, just give it a good cleaning. You can also consider planting flowers around it.

Get new lighting 

Adding sconces on either side of the doorway can frame the entry and give a full, polished look. If you already have scars, clean or repair them as necessary.

Change welcome mats

Swap your worn welcome mat for something new, clean and simple - no cartoons or funny phrases.

Include seasonal decorations

Seasonal touches like a holiday wreath or pumpkin can, depending on the time of year, create a warm and homey feeling.

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