To Instantly Boost Curb Appeal 5 TIPS Whether you are ready to sell your home or not, curb appeal matters. I am always amazed at what a few hours of hard work (sometimes not even that hard) can do to the appearance of my home. Even just for your own personal satisfaction, it’s a great feeling to pull into the driveway and admire how your house looks. And when I’m on a listing appointment with a prospective seller, I pay attention to what emotions and thoughts immediately pop into my head when I approach the property. Great news though, with a little bit of elbow grease you can make a huge impact on the appearance of your home, which translates to more dollars if you’re selling or, if not, just more enjoyment. Prune back those bushes and shrubs Cutting back the overgrown bushes and shrubs around your home makes an instant impact. For one, people can now actually see your home again, but trimmed landscaping looks neat and tidy, which makes people feel at ease and at peace. It shows visitors that the home is maintained. Like many topics on this list, overgrowth makes people wonder what else isn’t being maintained. And there is a practical maintenance aspect too as bushes shouldn’t be in contact with your home’s exterior. So get out those shears or electric trimmer and give your home a haircut. Power washing works miracles Now this one might cost a little more if you need to hire a power washing contractor, but you’ll be amazed at what water can do at 3,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. Dirt and mildew on siding is the most common target for those high pressure jets, but others areas can be transformed too. Patios, sidewalks and other concrete surfaces are often forgotten, but you’ll be shocked at the difference after they return to their original color and condition. The same goes for decks and other weathered wood surfaces. A licensed contractor should know, but if you are doing it yourself, make sure you check that the material or object you power wash won’t be damaged by the high pressure.
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