Your home’s curb appeal is, in essence, the first impression people get. Sometimes these impressions come with specific words—such as “regal,” “futuristic,” or even “lopsided”—but even if people don’t have words, they’ll have some sort of feeling. This becomes evident as you go to sell—potential buyers will drive up and immediately get a sense of the house before they get anywhere near the door. Everyone has a different aesthetic sense, but you’ll still want to make this first impression as positive as possible. For a guide on how to update your home’s curb appeal, read these helpful tips.
Hire a Professional Painting Service
Consider hiring a painting service to refresh your siding. You may not notice it, but your sun-exposed exterior can develop paint bubbles or even fade over time. The average time between paint jobs can vary, with wood siding needing one every four years or so and fiberboard lasting up to 15 years. This may be a tempting job to do yourself, but we recommend hiring a professional exterior painting service that won’t make errors and can paint safely.
Tend To Your Landscaping
People who tour your house will see the bushes, flowers, and trees outside and assume they indicate the quality of the inside. To demonstrate that you’ve cared for every inch of your property, tend to your landscaping before you put your house up for sale. Trim unruly trees without scalping them. Add mulch around plant beds and trees to limit weeds and protect plants from fungal diseases. Research how you should fertilize your lawn so that it looks pristine when selling time comes. When done right, these actions can really add up.
Power Wash Liberally
Many people consider this last way to update your home’s curb appeal quite fun. When you’re a week or so away from putting your home on the market, power wash your sidewalks, vinyl siding, porch, and other spots that could use it. Amid the complexity of selling your home, this is a straightforward kind of activity. When you finish, enjoy having a spotless exterior as you invite people to tour.
