While the idea of moving to a new home is exciting, there’s no denying that it’s also incredibly stressful. After all, it can take months to see the process through to completion, during which time your anxiety levels are likely to rise quite considerably.
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Fortunately, there are many steps that you can take to speed up the process. For example, you should make sure that you stage your home in a way that allows potential buyers to see the space for its potential, as opposed to feeling as though they are taking a tour of your home.
However, perhaps the easiest way to speed up the selling process is to enhance your home’s curb appeal. After all, homeowners who work on improving curb appeal report:
- An increase in the number of viewing requests
- An increase in buyer interest and offers
- An increase of as much as 10% in property value
With that in mind, here are four ways in which you can enhance your home’s curb appeal!
Install additional lightning. Lighting, when placed strategically, such as along your driveway, can really give your home the WOW factor. This is because it can draw attention to interesting structural features, while also making your home a little more accessible.
You may also want to consider installing rooflights from companies such as Tuffx, which allow more natural light to enter your home. This makes the space look much more welcoming, both from inside and outside of your home.
Keep your lawn in good condition. Regardless of your skills as a gardener, keeping your garden in good condition will also help capture the attention of a potential buyer. As such, you should aim to keep it as neat and tidy as possible. For the most part, this simply means removing weeds and trimming the grass. However, a few plants and flowers won’t go amis either.
While this may not seem all that important, when your front garden is a mess, buyers will automatically assume that you haven’t taken care of the rest of your home, either.
Clean your windows. Cleaning your windows can also have a surprisingly positive impact on your curb appeal. This is because it can once again give off the impression that your home is well cared for. It also makes your property look much newer. As such, you should make sure you clean your windows before taking listing photographs, or fairly often when hosting viewings.
Repaint faded wooden features. It’s normal for paint to fade over time, especially when it is constantly exposed to the elements. However, it can make your home look a little worse for wear. As such, applying a fresh coat of paint can also help you to make a real, positive change to your curb appeal. Try to choose a paint color that blends nicely with the rest of your home!
Final thoughts. In short, there are many steps that you can take to enhance your home’s curb appeal. This includes repainting your doorframes and fences and installing lighting fixtures.
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