A home buyer’s first impression of a home usually comes from its curb appeal. It entices buyers to gather more details about the home and view more of its photos if they’re searching for listings online. It sets the stage for a home viewing as soon as a prospective buyer sets foot on its driveway.
If you’re about to put your home on the market, the best time to spruce up your curb appeal is about a month before you schedule viewings. This should give you enough time to make sure everything looks just right.
Here are some landscaping tips you can follow which can help your home attract more potential buyers:
Add New Mulch
Adding a fresh layer of mulch in your garden beds is a great way to boost your yard’s visual appeal. It creates a nice contrast between the garden beds and the surrounding plants and flowers, adding an extra pop to the colors. It’s cheap and takes little effort to apply as well.
Trim Overgrown Trees or Bushes
No matter what time of year, it’s always a good idea to start on any pruning tasks which you might have overlooked. Take a look at your yard and prune any unsightly trees or bushes you may have.
A well-maintained garden reflects well on your home, and will give off the impression that you take good care of the property as a whole, and not just the interiors.
Power Wash Surfaces
Deep clean your paved surfaces by buying or renting a power washer. This will help make grimy surfaces look brand new in very little time. You can also use the power washer to clean vinyl or brick siding, fences, and concrete walkways.
Repaint Your Front Door
Your front door is your home’s main entry point, which makes it a crucial aspect of your home’s overall curb appeal. Take some time to visualize an interesting color that can help give it the attention it deserves. You can go with a bold and adventurous color choice in case your house looks somewhat drab, as the contrast will help balance things out.
Add Some Container Plants
Adding container plants such as bamboo, agave, or boxwood shrubs can make your doorways, patios, or outdoor decks look more appealing. They can also highlight all of the different possibilities when it comes to designing and decorating your outdoor spaces.
Label Your Plants
By labeling your plants, potential buyers will be able to do their own research on how they’ll be able to properly care for them.
And if you want to take it a bit further, consider creating a detailed plant inventory complete with maintenance instructions, which you can leave on your patio or on a table for buyers to look through as they’re viewing your home. It’s easy to do and can have a powerful impact on buyers, even if they aren’t gardeners.
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