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Brian Lee BurkeBrian Lee Burke
May 17, 2022 3 min read
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Property Makeover: How To Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal -

Your home’s exterior is more important than you think. When you put your property on the market, the exterior is what potential buyers see, ultimately determining their first impression of the home.

Even if your home’s interior is stunning, you’ll need something to get them in the door: making a few exterior updates is the best way. Discover how to boost your home’s curb appeal and make your property more inviting.

Make Your Porch Pop

Whether you have a physical porch or not, you can still make your front door area more appealing. Your home’s entryway should feel warm and inviting.

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  • Refresh your front door. You don’t have to replace the door, but a fresh coat of bold-colored paint should do the trick.
  • Add a welcome mat. Although it seems minuscule, a welcome mat can make your home more inviting.
  • Incorporate seasonal décor. Pumpkins in the fall and a wreath in the winter are perfect additions to your porch.
  • Install light fixtures. Additional light is always a good idea; a pretty fixture adds to your décor.

Upgrade Your Hardware

Hardware includes several things on your home’s exterior, and you should consider upgrading it. For instance, if your mailbox looks rusty and worn, you can paint it or replace it with a brand-new one. A few other easy upgrades are your door handles and house numbers.

If you’ve already decided to give your front door a facelift, you might as well take it up a notch and replace your door handles with something more modern or unique. Additionally, you can find house numbers to match your door handles.

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Go Green

There’s nothing more appealing than plants, flowers, and trees on a property. With that in mind, you can go the easier route and pick out a few flower pots for the front porch or install flower boxes in the front-facing windows. On the other hand, planting trees requires a bit more effort, but it can potentially increase your property value.

However, low-maintenance privacy trees are a great option because they double as a privacy fence. Many potential buyers like how the foliage looks and how it shields the property from neighbors; as a result, privacy trees could help you sell your home quickly.

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Clean It Up

Cleaning your property should be a priority, but many sellers focus solely on the home’s interior. You don’t have to spend much time on it, but your home’s exterior shouldn’t be an afterthought. Give the exterior some TLC by weeding, mowing the lawn, and power washing your siding and driveway.

After learning how to boost your home’s curb appeal, you should be on your way to selling your property promptly. Your home’s curb appeal is the best way to ensure potential buyers give your property the consideration it deserves. People will always judge a book by its cover, so make it count.

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WRITTEN BY
Brian Lee Burke
Brian Lee Burke
AUTHOR, E-PRO®, REALTOR® BROKER

Brian Lee Burke is the founder and team leader of Kenna Real Estate Group, a real estate team at Keller Williams DTC. A licensed REALTOR® since 2002, Brian helps Colorado buyers and sellers navigate residential real estate, new construction, pricing, and negotiation. He is also the author of The Real Estate Playbook and Mastering Real Estate: Your Guide to Becoming a Top Agent.

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