When trying to sell your home, a positive first impression greatly impacts a potential buyer’s decision to make an offer. Improving your property’s curb appeal is one of the best ways to make a great first impression. Curb appeal is defined as the visual attractiveness of a property when viewed from the street. Ensuring your home has great curb appeal is one of the most important things you can do to help your house sell fast. At WoodMart Building Center, we’re here to help you with curb appeal so you can get that sold sign in the yard!
Here are the three main areas of your property visible from the street, and three elements of curb appeal to consider in each area. If you focus on these in your curb appeal strategy, you’re sure to bring in the buyers!
Your property has three main areas – structures, green spaces, and paved areas. Three important factors contribute to curb appeal – the color scheme, the upkeep, and an inviting feel.
Structures
The structures on your property include the house, garage, shed, fence, and even the mailbox!
Color Scheme
Evaluate the colors of your house, porch, garage, shed, fence, and mailbox. Do they all coordinate in a cohesive scheme? If they are mismatched, consider new siding, doors, windows, or a fresh coat of paint. At Woodmart, our experts can help you choose elements that work together in a seamless, appealing design.
Upkeep
Do your structures appear well-maintained? Many maintenance tasks are quick and simple, and addressing repairs and upkeep will go a long way toward improving your property’s curb appeal and making a lasting impression on potential buyers. Be sure to keep your outdoor areas clean and tidy – put away the bikes and basketballs, and make sure the garbage can has an out-of-sight home.
Inviting Feel
Do your structures make visitors feel welcome? There are several ways to make your property feel inviting. Consider accent lighting such as lighting fixtures on the garage and by the front door, accent lighting on the fence or in the landscaping, or on the path leading to the entry. A front door painted a vibrant color, charming seasonal decorations, or an inviting seating group on the front porch can make potential buyers envision themselves living there and welcoming their favorite people.
Green Spaces
The green spaces on your property include the lawn and landscaped areas.
Color Scheme
Did you know that your landscaping can play a big factor in your home’s overall color scheme? If your trees and shrubs have foliage and flowers in hues that complement the coloring of your structures, the overall effect can be very visually pleasing.
Upkeep
Plain and simple, a lawn that looks well-maintained, and trees and shrubs that are healthy and trimmed, show potential buyers that you care about the upkeep of your property.
Inviting Feel
What’s a great way to invite the potential buyer’s eye towards the front entryway? Potted plants flanking the steps or walk and a chic wreath on the front door. Those charming, tasteful seasonal decorations will extend the home’s green spaces with minimal investment.
Paved Areas
The paved areas on your property include the driveway, sidewalk, patio, and possibly the front porch and steps.
Color Scheme
Often paved areas are bare concrete, but they also could be paved with dyed concrete, bricks, colored landscape pavers, or even painted. Be sure that the color scheme coordinates within the paved elements, and also with the structures.
Upkeep
Does your driveway or sidewalk concrete have cracks? Are there weeds growing in between your patio pavers? Consider maintaining or repairing these with DIY methods or hiring a professional to ensure they don’t negatively impact your home’s curb appeal.
Inviting Feel
Attractively shaped or paved sidewalks to the front entrance or paths leading to other areas of your property strongly contribute to drawing a visitor in. Consider path lighting to add an additional welcoming touch.
Conclusion
Curb appeal is one of the most important factors in generating interest in potential home buyers. You can make your home more sellable by evaluating and improving your property’s structures, green spaces, and paved areas in their color scheme, upkeep, and inviting feel. When adding those special seasonal touches, make sure they’re tasteful and simple so they add charm but do not overwhelm potential buyers. Lots of people love a huge Halloween or Holiday display, but when trying to sell your home it may not appeal to potential buyers. Keep it simple. Have a trusted person look at your property and give their first impression.
Your Project Partner, WoodMart Building Center, is here to help with your curb appeal needs! Contact us today for more information on masonry, roofs, siding, stone cladding, decks, railings, and fences. Contact us today at (217) 223-3791 to schedule a free consultation.