How To Update Your Curb Appeal for Spring

Spring time is full of sunshine, giving potential buyers a great view of your house. Here’s how to make it’s appearance the best it can be.

Go Green with Landscaping

Spring is when everything comes back to life, which means buyers will want to see lots of color in your yard. Start with general lawn care, such as planting grass seed, keeping bushes trimmed, and getting rid of debris. Then add mulch, along with flowers that bloom in the spring. If you don’t have a green thumb, it may help to look into which plants are best for the area where you live. For example, you can add color with annuals like pansies and snapdragons or spring-blooming perennials.

Declutter the Yard

Remove any items in your yard that could distract potential homebuyers from your home’s exterior. Items that may be seen as clutter include benches, chairs, lawn art, and toys. These items will probably move with you anyway, so put them in storage and let the natural elements of the exterior capture the eye.

Enhance the Front Door

The front door should be your home’s exterior focal point — ramp up the appeal by painting it a rich hue, updating door hardware or adding a new knocker. For a seasonal touch, hang a spring wreath or craft your own eclectic one using gardening tools, as these creative homeowners did.

Check That House Numbers Are Easily Visible

Go across the street from your home to get a better idea of how easy it is to find your house numbers. Large house numbers in a clear font are the easiest to read from a distance. Place them where they are not blocked by trees or porch railings, and position the numbers horizontally rather than vertically if possible — they’re easier to read that way. Ideally, place house numbers beneath a porch lamp or landscape light, where they will be illuminated in the evening.

Check the Roof

If you notice spacing or curling at the edges of shingles or crumbling bits, it’s time to have a pro roofer take a look. If you need a new roof (or a second layer of shingles), check references and get at least three competing estimates before hiring a pro for the job.

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