With spring just around the corner, now is the time to start preparing your home if you plan to put it on the market this summer. One of the most effective ways to ensure your real estate listing stands out from the competition is to give your curb appeal a boost. Since the exterior creates the first impression of your home, you want to ensure it is attractive and inviting. However, this doesn’t have to mean investing in a major makeover. Here are a few simple and affordable ways to refresh your curb appeal to entice buyers and increase resale value.

How to Add Instant Curb Appeal 

1. Plant Flowers 

Planting flowers in front of your home will give it a boost of color and interest. Start at the edge of your yard to create a sense of depth and make it appear larger, and continue along the path up to your house. Add potted flowers to the porch for even more beauty. 

2. Apply a Fresh Coat of Paint 

A fresh coat of paint can immediately transform the look of a home. Even if it’s not in your budget to paint the whole exterior, touching up the front door and trim can pique interest in buyers. A bold entryway will make your real estate listing stand out from every other house on the block. 

3. Install Outdoor Lighting 

Adding outdoor lighting to your real estate listing will help to make it safer and more inviting. Strategically placed lights can also highlight your landscaping’s best features. There are many different lighting options you can use to illuminate the yard.       

4. Power Wash the Exterior

You may be amazed by how much dirt, mildew, and grime can be removed from your home’s exterior by power washing it. Renting a power washer is an inexpensive way to clean up and rejuvenate the siding, walkways, driveway, and porch. 

Your home’s curb appeal can make a significant difference in how successful your selling experience turns out to be. For more advice and professional guidance on getting your property ready to list, contact Mary Vann of Coldwell Banker Gundaker. She has helped numerous home sellers throughout the St. Louis, MO, area get top dollar for their real estate listing. With more than 25 years of experience, she knows which marketing strategies are most effective at grabbing the attention of prospective buyers and showcasing a property in its best light. Call (314) 574-3030 to schedule an appointment, and visit her website for more information on how she will promote your home.