{"id":2107,"date":"2020-12-09T15:56:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T15:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/?p=2107"},"modified":"2020-12-09T15:58:21","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T15:58:21","slug":"the-top-6-things-you-can-do-to-improve-your-homes-curb-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/home-tips\/the-top-6-things-you-can-do-to-improve-your-homes-curb-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 6 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Home\u2019s Curb Appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"

However, applying improvements to your home can quickly become an intimidating task if you don\u2019t know where to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The truth is, there are simple DIY projects and renovations you can do that will immediately improve your home\u2019s curb appeal without spending too much money. Here are some of those renovation projects and tips you can do to improve your home\u2019s curb appeal and attract attention to whoever sees your house.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Fresh Coat of Paint<\/b><\/h2>\n

Applying fresh paint to your home does wonders, no matter how old your house is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A new layer of paint will freshen up your walls and make them look like the house was recently built. Even just a simple coat of white paint will make your house look bright and clean. It also gives the impression that you are a homeowner that takes care of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Acquiring paint, rollers, brushes, tapes, and other needed equipment are easy thanks to local hardware stores and online shops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider using neutral colors and, when in doubt, stick with the house\u2019s original colors. Two coats of paint should be enough for an updated exterior the majority of the time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Trees And Flowers<\/b><\/h2>\n

Plants and trees bring positive energy and a warm, welcoming curb appeal. Decorating your exterior with flower beds or planting some trees will enhance the beauty of the house. Many buyers also like the idea of getting a home with a tree that will grow with them over time. Even just a few potted plants can give some extra color and vibrancy to the house.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are concerned that you may not have the time to take care of plants, consult experts. You may opt to buy plants that require less maintenance. Hanging plants or shrubs are also good options, provided they fit with the look of your house. If you want to go all the way, you can convert your front yard to a flower garden or consider creating a native garden with plants that naturally thrive in your environment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, be sure to keep the outdoor plant areas clean and tidy. Leaves scattered about and an unkempt outdoor space will not be enticing to any prospective buyer. Spend some hours cleaning up, making sure everything is free from dirt or any form of clutter. Mow the lawn if you have one and remove any junk that may have been lounging outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exterior Lighting<\/b><\/h2>\n

If potential buyers or guests stay awhile, then investing in some exterior lighting will become an asset. Lights can enhance and even dictate a house\u2019s mood and appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many options when it comes to lights, from tone to brightness and different fixtures. Using uniform light bulbs and fixtures will give the exterior a clean, polished look.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pay attention to the details<\/b><\/h2>\n

Besides fresh paint, new fixtures can help give that new house feel to anyone who visits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Replace broken parts of the fence and those old broken floorboards by the porch. Fixing and cleaning the old fixtures, doorbell or door knocker can also improve the look of the front.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The little things matter when it comes to curb appeal. Prospects will appreciate the attention to detail. They will also be at ease once they see the care you\u2019ve put into your home\u2019s exterior.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even something as simple as a mailbox or installing new house numbers can go a long way to improving curb appeal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, applying improvements to your home can quickly become an intimidating task if you don\u2019t know where to start.\u00a0 The truth is, there are simple DIY projects and renovations you can do that will immediately improve your home\u2019s curb appeal without spending too much money. Here are some of those renovation projects and tips you …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2108,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,32,29,46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design-ideas","category-home-tips","category-landscape-decks-fences","category-painting-staining"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2107"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2110,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107\/revisions\/2110"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}