You've probably heard that term before. It refers to how valuable and enticing your home looks to a buyer who is "standing on the curb".

Many people focus on prepping the inside of their home for sale, neglecting the outside.

I wouldn't want you to make that mistake.  In my experience with selling homes, I have noticed that curb appeal has a huge influence over how quickly a property sells, and for how much.

How do you improve the curb appeal of your home?

Before a buyer even steps through your front door, you’ve created a first impression. Keeping the outside of your home clean and tidy improves your home’s curb appeal and will make a difference when you’re looking to sell.

Here’s six ways you can make your home look great and improve its resale value without spending all your money.

1.  Paint the outside of your home
This is a large project but can do more to sell your house than anything else. A freshly painted house makes a great first impression. If you don’t have the time or budget to repaint the entire home, just touch up shutters or window frames. 

2.  Freshen up your front door
You’d be surprised how big a difference painting your front door can make. Your front door is the entryway to your home the focal point of its exterior. Don’t be afraid to be bold in colour selection. Fresh shades will draw attention and encourage buyers to enter. 

3.  Replace old hardware
Replacing old hardware like the door handle, house number, mailbox, and overhead light can add interest to your entrance. If they’re out of date or in bad condition, they may take away from the aesthetic you want to create. Make sure the hardware forms a cohesive look.  At the very least make sure they are clean and workinf well. 

4.  Tidy your garden
Tackle those wild weeds and overgrown shrubs. Cut back any overgrowth that keeps light out of the house. Fresh mowed lawn and NO Animal droppings 

5.  Keep your landscaping clean
Landscaping should enhance your home, not hide it. Make sure your driveway is cleaned and walkways swept. If you have steps or a porch, make sure everything is in good repair. Replace missing spindles and rotted stairs or railings. 

6.  Spruce up your entrance
Place large pots filled with bright blooms at your front door - nothing is more welcoming than fresh flowers. If you’ve got space, place a chair and small table to the side of the door. A comfortable spot to take off your shoes or enjoy a warm summer day will appeal to buyers. Work with the Season to make it look appealing, Fresh flowers in the spring and summer, pumpkins and gourds in the fall and fresh greenery in the winter. 

Pretend you’re the buyer when you look at your home, stand out front and see really see what the first things they would see are.  

The best way to sell your home quickly and at a good price is to make it appealing.

Rember your house is in a Beauty contest,  Lets make sure we put our best foor foward!!