Lacking Curb Appeal? Try These 5 Budget-Friendly Tips For Sprucing Up Your Exterior

You probably already know this, but we are trending towards a buyer's when it comes to real estate.  While the inventory of available homes for sale is still lower than historical averages, it has been steadily on the rise.  This means that buyers have more choices and can be selective in their search process.   Fear not however, there is still a huge amount of demand in the marketplace and properties are selling for strong prices every day.  The bottom line is, if you have been considering selling your home, now is still a great time to do so. But something to think about before putting your home on the market is how it appeals to potential buyers. Doing a little refresh to make your home more attractive can pay off in the long run, and while the interior is usually what leads to getting an offer, it's important to consider the exterior too. You always want potential buyers' first impression to be a good one, so it makes sense that would start with the outside. 

So here are five budget-friendly and simple ways to up the anty on your home's curb appeal:

Since the front door is usually the first thing someone sees when they are viewing your home, going for a bolder color can help it stand out above the rest. But make sure when you are choosing your color that you pick one to compliment the exisiting exterior features, not one that clashes with them. 

Any siding, especially light colored siding, gets dirty after a while. It can also bleed color onto any adjacent brick. However a little pressure washing will give your siding and brick a fresh new look. If you haven't pressure washed the house in some time, you might be surprised how good it looks when you're finished! Don't own a pressure washer? No problem! Check out your local hardware store where you can typically rent one for under $50!

Has your mailbox seen better days? Maybe it's a little rusted, has a few dents, or maybe it just doesn't go with the overall look of your house anymore. Replacing it may feel like a big project but believe it or not, you can buy a new one, post and all for under $100. 

If your front porch is in need of some color then try adding flower boxes. Pick out some flowers that are eye catching and add tasteful pops of color to your exterior. You can put them in your windows or along the edge of the porch for a little added oomph. 

It's important that your house number is on display where people can readily see it. This not only helps potenial buyers to find your home, but when you do it right it can compliment and enhance your exterior. The options are endless when it comes to number styles and finishes so make sure to keep in mind your overall look when making your selections. 

Well, there you have it, five budget-friendly ways to enhance your curb appeal and keep you in the forefront of the house selling competition. If you are looking for more personalized tips on how you can help boost your home's appeal to potential buyers or have just begun thinking about selling your home, we would love to help. Contact us today for more tips!