{"id":5457,"date":"2017-04-08T09:33:14","date_gmt":"2017-04-08T16:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=5457"},"modified":"2017-04-08T09:17:54","modified_gmt":"2017-04-08T16:17:54","slug":"tips-for-increasing-the-curb-appeal-value-of-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/04\/tips-for-increasing-the-curb-appeal-value-of-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Increasing the Curb Appeal &#038; Value of Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Homes with strong curb appeal can fetch higher prices. Learn simple improvements you can make to increase the sale price of your home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No matter how low mortgage rates fall or how flush the housing market, selling a home can be a long and often difficult process. That\u2019s why it\u2019s vital that you do whatever you can to make your home more attractive to buyers. The first step: curb appeal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When talking to real estate agents, most will tell you that curb appeal is one of the most important factors in selling a home. Why? Because homes with strong curb appeal can fetch higher prices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An attractive home exterior can boost the selling price of your home. After all, first impressions are nearly impossible to reverse or undo. So, what does that mean? Do you have to completely update your home\u2019s appearance? Not necessarily.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Importance of Curb Appeal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Curb appeal isn\u2019t just about making your house more attractive; it\u2019s about making it memorable and demanding positive attention. A home with high curb appeal can demand higher prices and take less time to sell. The outside is also what brings potential buyers inside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The reality is that many homebuyers begin the buying process online and, of those, over half will drive by a home they saw online. That means that over half of your prospective home purchasers could make a decision on your house by what they can see from the street. Every part of your home\u2019s exterior from the front entryway to the yard, driveway, sidewalk, walls, and windows can make an impression.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You probably won\u2019t be able to update or polish every aspect of your home\u2019s exterior, so what should you prioritize?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Wash Your House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before you start worrying about your landscape, you should first focus on cleaning the exterior of your home. Just as you\u2019d take the time to scrub your bathrooms and kitchen, you should take the time to wash your home exterior. By simply sprucing up the outside of your house, you can make a strong positive impression on potential buyers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can start and complete the process over a couple of weekends. All you need is a pressure washer, a bucket of soapy water, and a long-handled brush. Whether your home has wood, vinyl, metal, stucco, brick, or fiber cement siding, a little washing can remove years of dust and dirt. And don\u2019t forget to wash your windows, clean your eaves, and power-spray your garage door.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If your walls could use a refresh, consider repainting. It\u2019s not a low-budget option, but it can make a serious difference. If you can\u2019t afford to paint the entire thing, just focus on the trim.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Take Care of Your Roof<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a homeowner, you probably don\u2019t think about your roof that often, but it\u2019s one of the first things that a buyer notices and that an appraiser will assess. If your home has missing, curled, or faded shingles, it can seriously detract from your home\u2019s value. The key is to determine if your roof just needs a solid cleaning or if it should be replaced entirely. The difference is cost and results.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Replacing and repairing your roof isn\u2019t cheap. The national median cost of a new asphalt shingle roof is about $8,700. But you can also choose to simply clean your roof for closer to $1,000.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Keep It Manicured<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A poorly manicured lawn can give a bad first impression to potential buyers. Good landscaping can make a huge difference in the value of your home; just make sure you don\u2019t get carried away. You don\u2019t have to spend excessively on premium landscaping. An appropriate yard facelift can happen for just a few hundred dollars and increase the value of your home by 5-10%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Make sure your grass is neatly cut and green, replacing dead patches with sod from your local department store. You should also trim any trees and prune your shrubs. And, if needed, plant a few new shrubs to replace dead plants or fill in blank spaces. It\u2019s also vital that you pull up weeds, remove dead foliage, and put down a new layer of mulch. Every little bit helps.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Enhance Your Home\u2019s Polish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Small enhancements can take your home from just another house on the block to \u201cthe house\u201d to buy. And you don\u2019t have to go crazy. These days your local department store has many affordable and attractive options for polishing your home\u2019s exterior.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are a few ideas to enhance your curb appeal polish:<br \/>\nAdd Color: It only takes a small splash of color to attract buyers. Add a tulip border near your entryway or add a brightly colored bench to your front porch.<br \/>\nNew Numbers: Replace your old, outdated house numbers with shiny new numbers that match the style of your house. Consider something unique like copper, bronze, or brushed nickel.<br \/>\nLight Up: Homebuyers like homes that look good night and day. A quick fix is to add solar light fixtures to your walkways and custom light fixtures on your porch and around your garage door.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Add Character and Style<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Curb appeal isn\u2019t just about cleaning and repairing what you already have; it\u2019s also about adding a little bit of personality to your home. Buyers are more likely to purchase a home that they can picture themselves living in. And it doesn\u2019t take much to add that little extra \u201coomph.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The typical front door is rather dull. To add some \u201cpop\u201d to your home, consider making your front door your home\u2019s focal point. Replace the standard white door with an artistically rustic creation or paint it red for a burst of color. You can also add character by adding a new mailbox, installing a white picket fence, or laying down a cheery welcome mat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/5-tips-for-increasing-the-curb-appeal-and-value-of-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 Tips for Increasing the Curb Appeal &amp; Value of Your Home<\/a> by Sharon Lee | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homes with strong curb appeal can fetch higher prices. Learn simple improvements you can make to increase the sale price of your home. 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