The exterior of your home is what prospective buyers first see when they arrive for an open house or peruse your listing online. First impressions can be lasting impressions. That’s why renovating the exterior of your property before listing your home is one of the best ways to maximize value. From painting to installing new blacktop or asphalt, beautifying outdoor spaces doesn’t have to be complicated.  

Top Tips for Renovating Your Home

1. New Paint

Cracked, chipped, or fading paint can be a real eyesore that makes your home look old and dated. Conversely, a fresh paint job can make your home look fresh and new for prospective buyers. Choose colors and trims that match the style and design of your home, and when in doubt, opt for subtle and muted hues to appeal to a wide demographic.

2. New Driveways & Walkways

Just like you don’t want prospective buyers to be greeted by cracked and damaged paint when first seeing your home, you want to make sure to repair any damaged driveways and walkways. Repaving your asphalt or blacktop makes for a smooth appearance and increases accessibility. Although the front of the house gets the most attention and should be prioritized among your renovation projects, you should also consider upgrading your back patio area if it is showing signs of wear.

3. Take Care of Your Landscaping

Fresh landscaping and hardscaping can add ambiance and a personalized, “homey” quality to your residence. Hire excavating experts to take care of any unruly brush and necessary land clearing of overgrown shrubs or trees, have new topsoil spread, and plant new flowers and other foliage. You can also have hardscaping installed like retaining walls or garden pathways to amplify your yard’s appeal.

A newly renovated exterior will boost interest in your home. Before you put your home on the market, call the demolition, excavating, and blacktop experts at C & W Trucking in Bayfield, WI. With more than 50 years of experience, they have the equipment and personnel to help you take care of any project. To learn more about their blacktop services, call (715) 779­-5628.