If you plan on selling your home soon, first improve your home's curb appeal to attract potential buyers. Your exterior is what visitors see first, setting the tone for the rest of the tour, so wow them with bright windows, crisp siding, and an elegant lawn before they even set foot inside. Here are some ways you can spruce up your home exterior to prepare for a showing.

4 Ways to Update Your Exterior Before Listing Your Home on the Market

1. Roof Repairs 

The roof is your home's first line of defense against the elements, and buyers are aware of this. If they or a contractor they hire to inspect the property spots missing or damaged shingles, a sagging roof deck, discolored or algae-covered sections, your prospective buyers may worry about the integrity of other areas of your home. To ensure your roof is in top shape before you put it on the market, have a roofing contractor inspect your structure and perform any necessary repairs. 

2.  Siding Care

Your exterior siding is one of the first elements of your home that buyers see when they’re walking or driving up to your property. To make a positive first impression, power wash it to remove stains caused by dirt, water, and mildew. If parts of your siding are bent or damaged, have these sections replaced or repaired.

3. Gutter Cleaning

Clean gutters ensure rainwater can properly drain away from the roof, preventing clogs and damage to shingles. To clear trapped debris such as leaves and twigs, clean your gutters before putting your house on the market, which will make them look neater, prevent water from pooling near the foundation, and keep algae from growing on the roof. Cleaning them will also help you identify any issues that might raise a red flag to an inspector, such as detached downspouts.

4. Landscaping Work

Lawns can improve or bring down a home’s curb appeal, so if your grass is spotty or dying, replace it with lush, green sod. Plant colorful flowers in your garden and trim shrubberies around the front of the house, which will let visitors see your spruced exterior and allow sunlight to flood into your home through the windows. The homier your exterior looks, the more confident buyers will be that you’ve cared for the rest of the house, too.

To schedule siding repair or roof replacement to boost your curb appeal, contact Pinnacle Roofing & Siding in Lincoln, NE. Serving businesses and homeowners around Lancaster County, their roofing contractors specialize in composite and asphalt shingles, gutters, soffits, fascias, and vinyl and fiber-cement siding. Visit their website to view a gallery of their completed work or call (402) 560-0232 to schedule a service.