Curb appeal refers to the first impression visitors receive about you when arriving at your residence. Having a home that looks good and feels inviting not only makes your guests comfortable but will also have you looking forward to returning home every night.

Often people focus on designing and decorating the interior of their home to reflect their personal taste. They tend to overlook the exterior, forgetting about the development of the extension of their living area, which is the outside of their residence.

By making simple cosmetic changes and inexpensive improvements to the visual appearance of the exterior and landscaping, the homeowner can truly create an atmosphere and facade that reflects the life style they have come to enjoy.

Here are some tips for increasing your homes curb appeal:

• Power washing the sidewalks and driveways removing dirt and unsightly plant or fungus growth
• Repair any cracks in the concrete preventing further damage due to water seepage
• If the exterior of the house is fading in color and depth, then a new coat of paint will create life to the face of your home
• Inexpensive shutters produce dimension to the exterior windows
• Window boxes with seasonal flowers create an inviting look
• Couple that with planters on the porch or entry with colorful floral arrangements which will add both beauty and warmth
• Well manicured and clutter free yards are appealing, pruning plants and shrubs provide a well cared for look
• An assortment of flowers planted around the base of a tree is always a quality feature

If you are considering selling your home, increasing the “curb appeal” will make a considerable difference in the way prospective buyers look at your home. A home that looks well cared for on the outside invites people to want to come inside to look around.

Happy Selling!

Please contact Dawn, who will be delighted to help you.