5 Inexpensive Ways To Add Curb Appeal When

Selling Your HomeBrad Toft

You’ve decided it’s time to sell your home; however, now that it’s crunch time you are suddenly seeing your

home in a different light. Things that seemed perfectly acceptable and didn’t

bother you, now do. This especially rings true for the appearance of your home; specifically when you take a

closer look at your curb appeal. Shriveled plants and patches of

expanding weeds don’t generally evoke a welcoming first impression and

scream “Buy Me!” So what do you do?

Here are 5 inexpensive things you can do to spruce up your home’s curb appeal:

Odds are your windows are covered in a layer or more of dust and dirt and could use a good cleaning. This will cost you little to nothing and will go a long way, as the sparkling glass will give potential buyers the impression of a well kept property.

1. Clean the windows

If your mailbox is old and has gone through some expected wear and tear, it

may be time to buy a new one. Mailboxes aren’t all that expensive and can make a real difference when it comes to making a first impression. Remember, it will be one of the first things the potential buyers see

when pulling up to your home.

2. Upgrade your mailbox

Though this may seem like a minor detail, the house numbers can

ultimately become very important to a home owner. People can become

sentimentally attached to their house numbers (I bet you still remember the

number of the house you grew up in), so doing something as small as installing

new numbers could result in a fond memory for future buyers. Additionally, it will make it easier for people to locate

your house.

3. Buy new house numbers

Chances are, your home came with a default light that, while doing its job of lighting your porch, wasn’t installed with

design in mind. Additionally, porch lights tend to not be given a second thought and; therefore, become dated as the years go by. Changing your light is inexpensive and easy. Your local hardware store should have a variety of options that will let

you add some style to your home and certainly increase your curb appeal.

4. Change the porch light

A fresh coat of paint can do wonders and completely

transform your home. Especially if your front door looks worn and is starting to flake it’s a good idea to roll up your sleeves and apply a new coat of paint. Additionally, if you choose a brighter color, you

can help your home stand out from the other homes on your

street and can even help draw in potential buyers.

5. Give you front door a face lift

All 5 of these are easy and quick fixes that can really improve the look of your home and create tremendous

curb appeal. Remember, your curb is your first impression and can play a crucial role in finding a family that will want to make your house their

home.