Adding Curb Appeal - A Big Plus for Austin Homes on The Market

From simple upgrades to meticulous landscaping projects, or simply replacing outdated fixtures; it is these little changes that can make a big difference in selling your existing home. By doing a little curb appeal you can get more for your home or sell it more quickly. But what can you do?  There are dozens—if not hundreds—of ways to enhance your home's appearance. The improvements shown here won't break the bank and can be completed in a morning. Best of all, they'll make a dramatic difference that you'll appreciate every time you pull into your driveway.

 Curb appeal adds value to your home, especially because it is the first impression potential buyers have of the property. There dozens if not hundreds of ways to improve your property’s appearance. The following are just a few simple ways to give you property a dramatic improvement,  and one that will impress anyone that comes to visit.

Edge the Driveway

Install a border along the driveway to add that crisp , clean look. You can use pavers, bricks, stone or any combination thereof to add interesting texture and design to the edge of your driveway.

Add Lights

Add lighting to your entryway. This gives evening guests a welcome and makes them feel safer. Besides soft lighting adds a romantic atmosphere to the home and can emphasize important landscaping features.

Flower Beds

Add flowers along the sidewalk and in front of the house. Add these to flower boxes, hanging baskets and create raised garden beds. Flowers are probably the easiest way to add curb appeal and certainly one of the fastest way to increase the property’s appeal.

New Garage Doors

Drab garage doors make a bad impression on potential buyers. Get new doors with beautiful color or with an interesting design. These perk up any house very quickly. You can install doors made of wood, steel or fiberglass and these come in a variety of different colors.

Upgrade Door Hardware

Simple changes to outside doors can seriously improve that curb appeal. Change outdated locks and handles on front and side doors. Replace rusty fixtures and hinges for a newer look.

Bottom Line

These are just a few of the changes you can make to the exterior of your property. They are relatively simple to perform  and really do make a big difference when it comes to impressing potential buyers in the market for an Austin home.