If you’re in real estate, you already know about curb
appeal. If not, you may not be
aware. Simply put, curb appeal is the
‘first impression’ visitors get of your house.
These first impressions can be very important when selling your
home. Having good curb appeal is also
just a good idea for you and your house.
1)
Pick up clutter.
Nothing say’s “I don’t care” like trash laying outside your home. Picking up trash is not only good for the
environment, it can make your neighbors happy and can help your curb appeal.
2)
Painting your house. Making your home more appealing by painting
is another option. Look at other homes
in your neighborhood, you don’t want to stick out especially if you plan on
selling your home. Sometimes all you may
need is to paint a specific section of your home such as your door to give that
‘pop’ of color.
3)
Tuck-pointing your home. Tuck pointing your house can make it stand
out and look new. A freshly done brick
tuck point job can transform your home and help with stability of your house.
4)
Replace hardware. Door knobs, mailboxes, house numbers and
various other hardware can really help improve the look of your home. Consider also replacing your mailbox with a
brick mailbox; not only are these sturdier than most mailboxes, but this can
really help the look of your residence.
5)
Consider a new roof. When was the last time you had your roof
replaced? If your roof is leaking,
chances are not recently. People look at
the whole picture, including your roof when considering whether or not it has
good curb appeal. A new roof is not only
good for you, but probably a good investment in your property.