Spring is Almost Here, Let's Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal

Selling a home? Increase the curb appeal without spending a lot of money by doing the following tasks. While these ideas won’t significantly increase the value of your home, it will entice people to stop by and check out the interior of the house as you may get a great sales quote on the spot. 

An Exterior Wash Goes a Long Way 

It’s Central Oregon, the dust can be unrelenting and  rainwater won’t wash away the grime that has worked its way to the siding and the brick. You’ll be amazed how a little soap and water can restore the color of the exterior. Use a soft bristle brush and be careful when using pressure washers on the materials as you could damage certain architectural aspects of the house. Instead, use the power washer on walkways and driveways to blast away the oil and stains. 

Some Paint Touch Up

A lot of people forget to brighten up the look of separate garages, garden sheds, and fences as they focus most of their attention on the house. Make sure to repair, wash and paint or stain these structures so they are presentable. You may even decide to paint the house. 

Fix the Nagging Repairs 

Potential homebuyers will notice the minor problems you may have skipped over, such as cracked caulking around windows, sagging gutters or loose mortar on flagstone walkways and brick steps. Many of these repairs won’t break your budget and can be performed quickly. 

Add Some Greenery 

It is usually a good idea to wait until after the last frost before planting flowers. Yet you still have time to weed the garden and prune certain flowering shrubs and bushes while they are still dormant. Clean up the property and add bright flowers to tended beds so the yard looks beautiful. 

By using the above tips, you can have a beautiful property this spring. Once buyers see the curb appeal, they will eagerly want to check out the rest of the house.