If you are considering moving into a new home over the next few months or would look to rent out your property while traveling, you must ensure your current property is market-ready. Otherwise, the moving process could be delayed for weeks on end, whether you’re trying to sell your home or attract renters.
While there are many strategies you can use to get your home market-ready, enhancing your curb appeal is perhaps the most effective. After all, “63% of homebuyers decide to visit a property based on its curb appeal” alone.
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With that in mind, here are some strategies that you can use to boost your curb appeal in no time!
Spruce up your lawn.
One of the easiest ways to boost your curb appeal is to spruce up your lawn. This doesn’t mean you need to become an expert green thumb overnight. Instead, simply focus on “tidying up” the space – i.e., mow the lawn, trim any plants and trees, and remove any weeds. You’d be surprised at how much better your outdoor space looks after these tasks have been completed.
Planting seasonal flowers is also a relatively simple way to brighten up your home’s exterior, creating a vibrant and inviting space. This way, potential buyers/renters are impressed before they have even stepped foot out of their car. If you don’t have much time to dedicate to gardening, focus on low-maintenance flowers, such as peonies and lavender. Alternatively, you could hire a gardener to help you with this task!
Pressure wash your driveway.
If your driveway looks dirty or dated, you may want to look into a company that provides pressure washing services. Pressure washing can make your driveway look as good as new, removing worn-in dirt, salt stains, and other visual signs of damage. This, in turn, can make your property look much more inviting, meaning you’ll receive more interest from potential buyers or renters.
Clean your windows.
Cleaning interior and exterior windows is another great way to enhance your curb appeal, allowing you to showcase your property in the best possible light. This is particularly important when attracting renters, as it shows that you make a real effort to maintain the property and keep it in good condition.
However, if your windows were installed many years ago and are no longer looking their best, you may want to use this as an opportunity to replace them.
A perfect example of home essentials you should be willing to splurge on, installing new windows will not only make your home look better, but could also make it more energy efficient too. This is because features such as double-glazing can stop heat escaping your property, reducing energy bills and more. Beyond this, “research has illustrated that the average value of a home can increase by 10% with a new double glazing installation.”
In short, there are many ways to boost your home’s curb appeal, making it easier than ever to sell or rent it out while you travel!
