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Looking to improve the curb-appeal of your home? No need to break the bank.
Many studies indicate that projects and improvements that add the most value are almost invariably cosmetic, as opposed to big, extensive renovations that may functionally improve a home but are net money losers, on average.
Keep it simple, and take your curb appeal to the next level with these ten quick tips:
1. Fresh Coats of Paint–A coat of paint and some nice trim is usually the number one value-enhancing, curb appeal-boosting modification that property owners can make immediately prior to listing.
2. Pressure Wash or Bleach the Driveway–Get rid of those oil stains on the concrete! For that matter, once you have the pressure washer out there, perhaps pressure wash the exterior of the house – especially anything visible from the curb.
3. New Front Door–A new entry or door was the only renovation or improvement studied that did, in fact, earn its keep by generating about 101 percent of its cost in resale value. If the front door is old or unsightly, this is a no-brainer for boosting a home’s curb appeal.
4. Landscaping–Investing in landscaping can generate an average return on investment of 215 percent. At least make sure the lawn is green, mowed and raked at all times!
5. Hang an American Flag–Two quick screws and a flag holder, and you’re in business. But don’t settle for an old flag – faded flags won’t do the trick. It has got to be new and bright. Make sure the white stars and stripes are sparkling and the red stripes pop.
6. Seasonal Decorations–Seasonal decorations are a great way to dress up a drab property or make a vacant house look lived-in.
7. Paint the Rocks–Military veterans may get a chuckle out of the old joke about “painting the rocks white and the grass green” immediately prior to a VIP visit or inspection. Maybe you won’t paint the grass green, but in the right spot, bright white rocks marking out the edge of a lawn, or lining a walkway, can look sharp.
8. Spruce Up the Mailbox–Many people forget about the mailbox, even though it’s one of the first things your buyers will see up close when they arrive to look at the property!
9. Replace the Garage Door–If the garage door is so old or unsightly that it depresses the value of the property all by itself, you may do well to replace it in any market.
10. Camouflage An Eyesore–Leave it to that huge electrical box, piping, and wires to ruin the aesthetics of your home. Paint anything that stands out the same color as your house and they are a lot less noticeable and painful on the eyes.
