First impressions count when it comes to viewing potential homes. Therefore, it is key that you give your viewers a good one!
Your property's kerb appeal will depend on your home's exterior and how its surroundings look from an outside perspective. This could be down to many different factors, all of which will add to your home's value. Let’s explore how you can add to your kerb appeal this summer.
Outdoor Lighting
Create a welcoming feel to your property by installing some outdoor lighting this summer. They are not only a good accessory to the outside of your home but will also brighten up the key features on your driveway.
Whether it’s hanging wall lights or LEDs floor lights, they will instantly contribute to the allure you’re trying to achieve from the front of your home. Add reddish/ orange toned bulbs to your outdoor lighting to create a warm and relaxing entrance.
Front Door
Your front door is a statement piece for your house and is often the first thing that potential buyers will look at when attending a viewing. Although it is sometimes a pricey option, if you need an upgrade on your current front door, it could be a great investment, especially when it comes to selling.
With so many different colour options to choose from, make sure you are coordinating this with not only what’s on the outside but also what people should expect to see when they enter your home.
Driveway
Does your current property have access to driveway space? This can greatly increase your kerb appeal to potential buyers, especially if you are maintaining and looking after it well.
Your driveway can easily become messy, though, so completing small maintenance jobs every so often can help this to be avoided. Pull out those ever-growing weeds and go over the paving with a jet wash to remove any dirt or moss that has accumulated over time.
Window
The windows on the front of your property are like a little sneak peek of what you can expect to see inside. So, whilst it’s important to keep the glass and ledge clean, it is also important to consider what is in the eye line for potential buyers from the interior of your property.
A great start is to stand outside the front of your home and see what you can see going on inside. Then take notes of things you either need to get rid of or move somewhere else out of sight.
This will give you a good idea of what viewers will see when they walk up to your house.
Front Garden
With summer arriving, ensuring your front garden looks its best is crucial.
You are likely to gain more footfall outside of your property in the warmer months and don’t want to leave a bad first impression before they even step through the front door.
It could be as easy as a simple hedge trim and grass cut or require a full repurpose, but it will definitely be worth spending that additional money.
Some different ways of adding some flair to your front garden could be as follows: hanging baskets, raised flower beds, shaped bushes and mainly adding a pop of colour where possible.
