Enhancing Curb Appeal: Steps To Take Before Selling Up

Curb appeal is a major factor for many prospective buyers. If you’re looking to sell your home, you want to draw people in and create the right impression from the outset. Here are some steps to take to enhance curb appeal before selling up.


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Adding a lick of paint
Painting is a simple, quick and affordable way of injecting instant appeal to the exterior of your home. Whether your home has a painted facade, or you’re freshening up the paintwork on the window frames or changing the color of the front door, your efforts will be worthwhile. Before tackling an external paint job, make sure you have the right kind of paint and sand down and clean the surface.

Decluttering and cleaning
Clutter can make driveways, patios and porches look messy and cramped. Before you start showing buyers around, take the time to remove clutter and have a proper tidy up. Throw away anything you don’t want or donate items to charity. It’s worth looking into house washing services to tackle stubborn dirt and make your home and driveway look sparkling clean. Keep the aesthetic fresh and understated. If your porch is full of ornaments, or every inch of the patio is covered in flowers and pots, this could put buyers off.

Sprucing up the front garden
If you have a garden at the front of your property, it’s important to get your gardening gloves on and remove weeds and debris. Mow the lawn with a push mower, or a robotic one if it is only a small space, tidy up the edges, and add plants and flowers to make the space look vibrant and inviting.  Additionally, call in the professionals to carry out any necessary Tree Trimming or removal to ensure the appeal and safety of your home and yard. If you have a fence, you might wish to paint or varnish it before the for sale sign goes up.

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Making your home more eye-catching
You never know who could be driving past your home when there’s a for sale sign outside. You might find that a potential buyer passes your home and is desperate to have a look inside. This is why it’s so beneficial to try and improve curb appeal in advance. It’s very easy to make your property more eye-catching, and you don’t have to spend a fortune. Using simple touches like a brightly colored front door, potted trees or window boxes on the porch or lanterns in the driveway could help you turn heads.

Clearing the driveway
When you welcome visitors to your home, you want them to be able to appreciate the full view of the property. If you have a viewing booked, move your cars to the garage or park on the road and take the bins around the back or side of the house to clear the driveway. This way, buyers will be able to see the house in all its glory.


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Selling a house can be stressful. To give yourself the best chance of attracting buyers and getting a deal done quickly, it’s well worth looking into ways to inject curb appeal and showcase your home in the best light. Simple steps like changing the color of the front door, decluttering and cleaning, and adding plants and flowers can make a huge difference.