First impressions reign supreme in both life and real estate, and so improvements to your home’s curb appeal can have a surprisingly significant effect on its overall value. Pumping up your curb appeal not only makes a house more valuable when it’s time for resale, it can also make your home more enjoyable to live in right now.
Best of all, adding to the look of your home doesn’t have to be expensive, and there are a number of small projects that can have an immense effect on the face your home shows the world.
Landscaping
A well-manicured lawn and garden give even the humblest home polish, and so landscaping is an excellent investment for homeowners looking to increase the appeal of their houses. There are few things that will scare a prospective buyer off like the characteristic look of neglect that overgrown greenery can saddle an otherwise desirable home with, and with the price of landscaping typically being very reasonable (or free if you’re willing to do the job yourself!) there is little reason for a homeowner to skip this effective little measure.
Paint
A few coats of paint can have a remarkable effect on the look of a home. A contrasting door can add panache to the familiar appeal of a brick home, and painting the siding on a house can totally refresh its aesthetic. Painting accent pieces such as the window frames is also a great way to make your home stand out from bland neighbors, making your house the most appealing on the block. However, choose your color palette with care, as some combinations can prove challenging for the wider appeal necessary to quickly sell.
Deck Addition
The addition of a quality deck to a home effectively offers another finished space to relax or entertain, and so it’s easy to see why adding one can help your home distinguish itself. Even a small porch creates a more inviting look as well as an opportunity to introduce compelling architecture in the form of columns and railings. An awning or covered roof is an outstanding choice for a deck addition, as it gives the new space weatherproof properties as well.
Buyers seek out compelling features when looking for houses for sale, and so adding tangible amenities to your home is a cost-effective way to increase its value. The old saying goes that homes are bought from the street, and in a marketplace where competition for homebuyer attention is more heated than ever, any advantage you can give your home in the listings is more than worthwhile.
