Curb Appeal Boosters to Help you Sell
When you’re working to sell your house, sometimes the ‘to-do’ list can feel longer than the hands on the clock allow. Our brains are easily overwhelmed if we look at everything as a giant task. It’s actually recommended that you tell yourself you only have to spend 5 minutes doing something and just get done what you can in that time. Getting started is half the battle, and once you do, you may find that you’re finishing in no time. Some tiny tasks add curb appeal in only 5-20 minutes and can speed up your selling process.
Make a welcoming outdoor space
Many people only think about staging the inside of the house. If you’d like to create a welcoming mood you can carefully place inviting seating in your outdoor spaces. Don’t forget to add a pop of color via pillows and other outdoor items that can brighten the space.
Mulch it baby!
Laying down some beautiful wood mulch in any unplanted spaces in your landscape will freshen the look and naturally prevent weeds. It’ll only take you 5 minutes or so to lay down some mulch. Your landscape will instantly look cleaner and controlled.
Keepin’ it edgy
Take the time to cut an edge into your flower bed a few times a year. This helps to keep definition and a cleaner look. Use a spade a shovel and create that fine line and you’ll have instant curb appeal.
Less is more
Take the time to declutter and clean up your outdoor spaces. In just 5 minutes you can roll up or store hoses, toys, tools, and other items that have their place. This quick task will make your landscape look tidy and fresh.
Blow away the debris
Leaves and other garden debris like to take up residence on our patios, walkways and decks. Take a couple minutes to use a leaf blower and blow away the debris, or sweep/rake it away. This small step will make a world of difference.
Wipe it down
Cobwebs and dust aren’t the most exciting neighbors or houseguests. Take a moment to wipe down unsightly objects. Wipe down outdoor furniture, BBQ’s and other kitchen equipment, railings, windows, and gutters.
Color your landscape
Adding plants to your porch is a great way to add color. You can create a container garden that will capture attention, drawing focus away from eyesores and redirecting toward features you’d like to highlight. Greenery and color that are appropriate for the light that the space offers are an easy way to add some charm and brighten the mood.
Add some personality
A wreath or a colorfully painted door are easy ways to freshen up the exterior and add personality to your house.
These are just 8 quick ways to freshen up your curb appeal, and they are all accomplished in little to no time. We would love to share more great tips with you and help you to have an easy selling process. If you’re selling your home in the Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley area, we would love to help.
