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Six Curb Appeal Ideas That Will Sell Your Home
When selling a house there is a million things on your mind, making curb appeal easily forgetable. Luckily there are some cheap and easy curb appeal ideas.
Madison Clifton
May 29, 2019
The curb appeal of your house is an important factor in selling, that can tend to slip your mind. Just like when meeting a person for the first time, the first impression of your house matters. When trying to increase curb appeal, it can be difficult to know where to begin, and the threat of a costly makeover can be intimidating. Luckily there are many (pocket book friendly) curb appeal ideas if you’re willing to be a little creative. No need to stress over thinking about it though, we came up with a list of six cost effective curb appeal ideas to get you started.
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Plant Flowers
Walking up to a house and seeing colorful, lively flowers can instantly give a buyer a positive reaction to the house. Planting flower seeds three to four months ahead of when your house will be shown, will give your house a bright pop of color when it is actually time to be shown. Using a variety of plants is also a good idea. The variety in size and color will provide dimension to the front of your house that will entice buyers. The curb appeal of your home will increase exponentially for the low cost of flower seeds.
Camouflage Unattractive Aspects
Some unattractive elements of your home can not be avoided, such as an electrical box or air conditioning unit. While these elements cannot be changed, they can be camouflaged. Painting your electrical box to match the color of the house is an easy and cheap way to divert attention away from it. This may seem like a small detail, but it can be the small details that make your home stand out among others.
Create Symmetry
Experiencing symmetry in an entryway is appealing and comforting to buyers. Having the same light fixtures, or having a planter with the same flowers in each planter, on either side of the front door can increase the visual appeal of the front entrance. This creates a charming and enjoyable atmosphere for your house before the potential buyer even steps inside.
Makeover Your Mailbox
It may not even cross your mind, but mailboxes are often the first thing a potential buyer approaches when viewing a house. It is important that they are visually pleasing because a potential buyer can make a snap judgement on the house before even entering it, based on the mailbox. Adding a fresh coat of paint or a decorative aspect, such as brick or flowers, can improve the overall first impression of your house.
Freshen Up the Front Door
The front entryway of your house is a central focal point for anyone visiting. This includes the front door. Painting the front door a vibrant color grabs the buyer’s attention from the very start, while increasing the overall visual appeal of your house. Adding a fresh coat of paint to the front door, and cleaning up the door knob, along with other fixtures, is an easy and quick way to make your front entryway stand out.
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Install Window Boxes
Installing window boxes is a simple way to add character and color to your house. Window boxes come in a variety of styles, so one is bound to suit your house. The addition of the window boxes makes your home unique and memorable, while the color from the flowers adds brightness to your house.
As a homeowner, you have many options when it comes to curb appeal ideas. Some can be significantly more costly than others and take more of your time. However, if you’re willing to be creative, many low cost curb appeal ideas can make your house a memorable one, which is exactly what you need when you’re looking to sell your home for the highest price.