Painting Doors and Freshening a Home’s Exterior Create Curb Appeal – by Antoinette Ayana
Preparing a house to be sold requires a lot of work. Sellers often focus on sprucing up the inside of the house while ignoring the outside. Potential buyers are more likely to want to see inside if they are greeted by a welcoming exterior. Fortunately, there are a number of simple, inexpensive ways sellers can give their home more curb appeal.
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One of the easiest ways to create a visually pleasing exterior is to plan around a focal point. Exterior doors are perfect for this project. Make sure that doors are clean, especially around the knob, and polish all fixtures. A well-made seasonal wreath is also an inviting touch. If you have the time for a more significant transformation, paint your home’s main entry in a bright color that contrasts, but does not clash, with the rest of your house. Bold red stands out against a neutral paint job, and a sunny yellow pops against a darker background.
After your door is taken care of, use it as an anchor around which you plan the rest of the front entrance. Symmetry is attractive to potential buyers because it creates a neat and orderly appearance. A pair of sconces or tall plants on either side of the door makes for a welcoming entryway.
Additionally, a fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference in your home’s appearance. However, painting the entire exterior is time-consuming and costly. Selecting a few areas to touch up with inexpensive paint can also make a dramatic difference. Filling in chipped paint on shutters and along the trim around windows is a small project that can freshen up the look of a house.
Realtors also recommend paying attention to the hardware on and around your house. Doorbells and doorknobs should be clean and polished. New house numbers can also enhance the appearance of the exterior and are very inexpensive. Other small jobs, like replacing an older mailbox, can also increase curb appeal.
Even if you do not have the time or budget for projects like these, there are several other things realtors say you can do to make your home more attractive. If you have a garage, make sure your car is parked inside it. A car in the driveway suggests that the house is short on storage space and the garage has to be used for overflow. Also, make sure that your yard is free of any toys or lawn ornaments and any gardens are cleared of dead or dying plants. Finally, make sure that your grass is cut, and that your neighbors’ yards are presentable as well. Unfortunately, a tidy home next door to one that is not well kept can deter potential buyers. In fact, realtors say that it is even worth offering to cut a neighbor’s grass yourself.
It does not take a lot of time or effort to refresh your home’s exterior in preparation for a sale. A fresh coat of paint on doors, some new hardware, and a freshly cut lawn will invite potential buyers to come inside to see the rest of the house.
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