When helping sellers prep their West Seattle homes before we list them for sale I always recommended taking a good look at the homes curb appeal. Here is a list of some basic ideas that are quick, simple and cost effective to do. Great curb appeal goes a long way with creating a good first impression both in-person as well as online.
- Clean Up The Front Yard - a sharp looking front yard really helps your home to standout. Here are a couple of things you can do: trim back all over grown shrubs and bushes; mow and edge the lawn; remove all personal yard characters and small potted plants; coil or remove water hoses from view.
- Paint Front Door - A newly painted door goes a long way with home buyers. Choose a color that really sets the door off as a focal point but also works well with the color scheme of the home.
- Power Wash the Drive and Walk-Ways - Over time you don't realize how dirty these pathways get. A clean walkway really stands out to buyers.
- Paint House Trim and Fascia Boards - If you don't have the budget or time to put a fresh coat of paint on your entire home touching up or repainting the trim and fascia boards can really help to make the front of a home look fresh and newer, especially if your house trim is white.
- New Mailbox - something this simple makes a difference. If your mailbox sits directly in front of the home and its old, painted or dirty looking try changing it out for a new one.
- Hand and Deck Rails - add a fresh coat of paint (or stain) to front entry hand and deck rails. Many buyers will grab ahold of hand rails on stairs. A clean, new look with standout.
- Front Porch Light - Change out the dated looking front porch light with a new modern light. Try also to stay true to the style of your home.
- Clean the Front Door - Sweep away all spiderwebs and other dirt from the front door and porch light area. Wash door front door of dirt and grime build up. Change out the kick-plate.