Increasing Curb Appeal on a Budget
Let’s face it, though you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, why else would we pick it up in the first place? When it comes to selling your house, curb appeal matters. You want potential buyers to drive past your home, see the For Sale sign, and be drawn in by their first impression. Fortunately there are a few easy DIY house upgrades that you can do to instantly improve your home’s curb appeal.
Easy DIY House Upgrades
A Fresh Lick of Paint
If you’re up to it, repainting your home will do wonders in making it seem clean and modern. However, painting a whole house is a massive job, so we don’t blame you if you haven’t got the time or money to commit to that big a project. A simple fix that will give a similar effect is to just paint the front door. The front door is what the eyes are immediately drawn to, so a fresh lick of paint is the perfect thing to make your home look enticing to potential buyers.
Add Some Decor
If you’re planning on moving, it may seem counterproductive to start decorating a space you barely even use, but adding some key decor pieces to your yard, porch, or verandah could be what draws your buyer in. Simple touches like pot plants or a doormat give the home a cosy feel and let people imagine themselves living there.
Some Light Gardening
The cost of gardening can quickly add up, so we aren’t suggesting you plant an entire greenhouse of greenery in your front yard. What we do suggest is to spend a weekend pulling out any weeds, mowing the lawn, and covering up any unsightly patches of bare dirt around the edges with some cheap mulch to make it look like a flower bed.
New House Numbers
This one has two reasons. First, installing new house numbers will instantly add something fresh and eye catching to your home. If your existing house numbers are faded, this is a great cheap swap that takes minimal effort and will make a big difference. Second, if you’re selling your house you want it to be as easy to find as possible. Keep in mind that the numbers will be the first thing people see when looking for the house, so make a good first impression.
These simple touches can create a massive difference to the front of your house, upping your curb appeal with just a few dollars spent. For more useful information, check out our blog.