When preparing to sell a home, one of the best ways to attract potential buyers is to improve the visual appearance of your home from the street.
With the advent of new technologies allowing people to search for real estate online anytime and anywhere, creating visual appeal and a well-photographed home has never been more important in selling a property. Listings on a web page usually display a single thumbnail image, most often a head-on photo. So if your home image isn’t up to snuff, people won’t bother to click on your home photo and keep looking elsewhere.
It also turns out that the old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” doesn’t apply when it comes to potential buyers inspecting a property. When viewing a property, most home buyers have already made a decision before they reach the front door, on average deciding if they are interested within the first 30-60 seconds of seeing the home.
Making a good first impression online is really essential when selling your home. Be careful not to exceed the allocated budget. It is therefore wise to estimate the price of the renovation work .
Here are the construction and renovation tips to improve the visual appeal of your home from the street.
A welcoming front door
Aim to make the entrance to your home both welcoming and visually appealing to buyers. People remember the well-maintained and distinctive front doors. Your front door should reflect the features of your home to attract buyers.
Adding a special touch like a bright, cheerful coat of paint, a new doorknob or a gold knocker can change the look of even the simplest of front doors.
In most cases, buyers don’t appreciate clear glass main entry doors, so if you have one, consider adding frosting or replacing it with a door with interesting or unusual materials to add. instantly add character to your façade.
Bold signage
For practical and visually appealing reasons, your house should clearly display your house number in a big and bold way. Use the typeface and number layout to highlight the design and style of your home. For example, a large modern font would suit a sleek, contemporary home, while distressed copper numerals would suit a rustic-style home.
The accessories
Nice additions to accent a front yard and entryway include an outdoor table with chairs and colorful cushions on the front porch if you have the space, bright porch light fixtures, potted plants to frame the entrance, a plush doormat, outdoor art, fountains, sculptures and a quirky mailbox.
A clean and neat driveway
If your driveway looks a bit run down, cleaning, repairing and replacing any dirty or damaged areas is a great way to improve your home’s view.
Check your driveway for weeds, potholes, cracks and do whatever you can to make it look new. A quick and effective way to refresh tired concrete or dirty pavers is to use a pressure washer.