First, let’s get the basics out of the way. What exactly is curb appeal? When figuring out the value of a home, it’s not just the size and interior that matter. Curb appeal, or the exterior and yard of the house are just as important, and can play a significant role in raising (or lowering) the worth of a home. So, if you’re looking to sell your home, you shouldn’t just be thinking about the number of bedrooms and whether your bathrooms have recently been renovated. Curb appeal might just be a deal maker or breaker, so it’s time to work on it.

Lawn and garden

The state of your lawn and garden are the most telltale sign of your maintenance habits. If they aren’t neat and pretty, you come off as someone who doesn’t really invest enough time into home maintenance. The lawn and yard are usually the first thing your buyers see, so they need to be impressive. If you have a green thumb, there is plenty that you yourself can do to make your yard look stellar. Watering and mowing your lawn regularly is just the first step. With a bit of creativity and work, you can transform your outdoor space into a flower garden, an organic vegetable patch, or even an orchard. If you’re not into gardening, or just don’t know how to start the transformation from a boring yard to an enchanting garden, consider professional help like expert landscaping in Sydney.

Driveway and paths

Driveways and paths on properties often get neglected, but are in fact, come to think of it, very important. After all, you use them every day, and it’s crucial that they be in a good condition. First of all, assess the overall state of your driveway. What is it made of? Is it just a dirt road? Is it made of stone? Is it paved, but the pavement is old and has started to crack? In all of these cases you should consider paving it over. If it’s gravel, does it need regravelling? If it’s in good condition, then all you need to do is make sure there are no unsightly grass and weeds growing in or along it. If there are, don’t worry. There are plenty of simple methods to get rid of them.

The exterior of the house

Most sellers worry more about what their home looks like on the inside, but, in fact, every buyer will first see it from the outside. That means that a little basic maintenance goes a long way when it comes to making your home an appealing property. First of all, a fresh coat of paint can do wonders for the overall look of the house. How often you will need to repaint the exterior of your home depends on several factors, like the climate and quality of paint. While you’re painting, check out the doors, windows and shutters too. Do they need a fresh coat as well? While you’re dealing with the windows, replace any old or torn mosquito nets. A pretty, sturdy, high quality front door is also important to buyers. Look at the roof next. Does it need retiling? Don’t forget basic maintenance, like cleaning your gutters. Finally, it’s much easier to remove unnecessary, old, or ugly features than to add new ones. Consider removing rickety old sheds, rusty basketball hoops, and cracking, broken fountains.

When it comes to selling your property, always remember that first impressions are crucial. The first thing your prospective buyers are going to see is the way your home looks from the outside, as well as the yard that surrounds it. If your facade is peeling, the lawn is not mown, and the fence is rickety, you might lose your buyers before they even set foot into the house. So, before you advertise the sale, try investing a bit of your time into getting your home’s exterior into tip top shape.

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Writer: Lana Hawkins 

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