Boost Curb Appeal: Top Tips to Dress Your Home Exterior and Garden

Refresh the exterior

Don’t forget about the outside of the house when staging your home for sale. The garden and exterior are just as important as the inside of the house.

A good place to start with the exterior is the front door; it’s the first up-close thing a potential buyer will see.

Ensure the door is in its best condition and the knocker and doorknob are polished or replaced if worn.

Some places to look to freshen up the exterior are the windows, sand down and get rid of any peeling paint on the windows and doorframes.

Make sure to wash them as well to remove any grime and repaint the exterior if needed(especially if the exterior is white.)

Things like peeling paint, any build-up of moss and broken roof tiles will need to be replaced or fixed. The last thing to think about is peeling paint, any build-up of moss and broken roof tiles will need to be replacedor fixed. The last thing to think about is if you can see the house number from the street.

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Tidy up your garden

The main thing to consider is just the needed routine maintenance, so cut the grass, cut back any hedges, and pull out any weeds. Remove any plants that have died, and if you want to plant new ones. Rake up any dead leaves, which shoulddo for the garden.

One thing to consider regarding your garden is the boundaries around it; make sure the fences and outside walls are in good condition.

You may want to repolish or paint the fences to ensure they look their best.

Make sure you know the direction that your garden faces. South and south-west facing gardens get the most sunlight, making them a selling point in the property market.

Buyers will ask about your garden's direction, so make sure you know the answer.

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Decorate the area

Gardens are often overlooked when selling a home. Setting up a table and chairs can help potential buyers see the garden as an outdoor dining area for the summer. Leaving out sun loungers during the summer season can further allow buyers to imagine themselves enjoying the space.

Using potted plants along with gravel or large stones for decoration can enhance the outdoor space. A good approach is to position them so that people can enjoy the view from both the back and front of the house. Additionally, window boxes and hanging baskets can add a lively touch to an otherwise bare outdoor area.

Many sellers make the mistake of not including the exterior in the presentation of their home. The value of a 'drive-by' viewing is significant, as many buyers often assess the outside of the house before scheduling a proper viewing appointment.

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