Why is Curb Appeal important?

It’s common knowledge that we judge first by what we see. Naturally, if we see a property that doesn’t look appealing, we most likely will have made a decision about the property before seeing the rest of it. Homes with good curb appeal offer an initial wow-factor for prospective buyers and passers-by.

Whether you’re selling your home or just looking to spruce things up, curb appeal plays a huge part in your property and can be easily improved if you feel your home is lacking something.

What is curb appeal?

Curb appeal is essentially how pleasing a property looks to passers-by when compared to other homes on the street and the individual property. For example, when you are driving and you notice an attractive building or property, this property has good curb appeal as it is noticed and complimented by passers-by.  

How much does curb appeal add to home value?

Curb appeal can be the difference between selling your home and not selling your home. On average, a fresh, attractive home exterior that fetches the attention of passers-by can add up to 10% extra to your home’s value. Curb appeal can also aid in selling homes faster.

Why is curb appeal important?

Curb appeal is what sets your house against the rest on your street, or in your area. Having good curb appeal can make your home more attractive to prospective buyers, as well as help you add some additional value and potentially sell your home quicker.

Curb appeal is something that you can easily influence in order to help your home stand out against others in the area. Aside from selling benefits, having good curb appeal can make your home look more attractive, resulting in compliments from visitors, friends, and family.

Easy curb appeal ideas

Update the front door

Because the door is the entryway to your home, it cannot be hidden if it isn’t the most pretty. Doorways make a statement about the whole property and likely help guests make their mind up about your property before they’ve seen the rest.

A visually attractive and well-maintained doorway sets the first impression for your home and shows those on the outside a stylish and attractive exterior. Updating your front door can mean adding a lick of paint, a new quirky knocker, and adornments to the door itself. Such as flowers, hanging baskets, or a door canopy.

Door canopies add a lot of character to properties and can often change the appearance of the whole property for a small price. Homes with door canopies can feel like they have more character and could be the best way to set your home against other homes and leave guests with a pleasing first, second or third impression!

Garden

An attractive garden paints a picture of a well-maintained home and life. Because a garden is usually a selling point of a home, having a pleasing one can set your home apart from the rest, as well as show the potential of the garden, allowing prospective buyers to see themselves living there.

Additionally, homes with nice smelling flowers can help visitors build up a positive association with your home and the pleasant smells of the flowers.

Maintenance

If the exterior of your home has some little maintenance jobs that need doing, make sure they are done before home viewings. Jobs such as adding a fresh layer of paint, repairing any broken amenities, sealing windows, cleaning gutters etc. All play a small role in how attractive your home looks.

Bins

We all have to take the bins out, but that doesn’t mean guests or prospective buyers need to see them. Have them out of the way of guests to avoid unpleasant sights and smells.

How to make the front of your house look good

  • Add fresh paint
  • Fix any things that need repairing
  • Make sure all amenities work correctly (gate, doorbell, etc)
  • Landscape the garden
  • Clear up any clutter
  • Install a door canopy for character
  • Flowers/bee-friendly flowers to attract bees
  • Clean gutters
  • Clear weeds

    It’s common knowledge that we judge first by what we see. Naturally, if we see a property that doesn’t look appealing, we most likely will have made a decision about the property before seeing the rest of it. Homes with good curb appeal offer an initial wow-factor for prospective buyers and passers-by.

    Whether you’re selling your home or just looking to spruce things up, curb appeal plays a huge part in your property and can be easily improved if you feel your home is lacking something.