We’ve all heard the term “curb appeal” before. It refers to how appealing a property looks when viewing it from the curb, and it may surprise you to find out that it plays a large part in the decisions of prospective buyers and tenants.
Many will see properties that look like they need a lick of paint or a bit of TLC and their opinions will be instantly coloured. First impressions count after all, so there is no reason to create a bad one and then leave extra work for yourself to pull the buyer or tenant’s interest back.
Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to improve and stage the exterior of the property to ensure it looks the part. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
A Lick of Paint Always Helps
The benefits of applying a lick of paint here or there on the outside of the home are truly remarkable. They can offer the property an extra brightness and verve that really make it stick out from those around it and it only takes a few hours to do. Take some time to examine all of the painted areas of the exterior of the property, looking for places where paint has worn away. Recoat it with a couple of extra layers and you instantly increase your curb appeal.
Take Care of the Garden
If your property has a front garden, understand that it is a major selling point for the house. Plenty of people enjoy gardening in their spare time, but many may not see the potential in a garden that is clearly in disrepair. Keep the lawns mowed and cultivate a few simple plants to give the space a little bit of colour. Show visitors how the space can be maximised. Better yet, a nice garden will catch the eye of people passing the house, who will then go on to see the “For Sale” sign.
The Drive
Much like the garden, a well-maintained drive adds to the overall presentation of the property. Drives tend to get a little dirty over time thanks to repeated footfall and the various stains that can be left behind by cars. These can be a bit of a hassle to clean off if you don’t have access to the right equipment, but there are many services out there that can do the job for you at a reasonable rate, Consider paying for drive cleaning as an investment into the later sale of the property.
The Personal Touch
With these main three areas of the exterior of the house brought up to snuff, you can focus on adding a little bit of a personal touch. You need to strike a little bit of a balance here, as going overboard will make it difficult for viewers to see how they can make use of the space for their own personal knick-knacks. Keep things subtle and look for places where a nice ornament could be used to spice things up a little.
