55 Tips to Spruce Your Home:
Appeal without the Spending

There isn’t a realtor in existence who wouldn’t tell you that one of the most important terms that you can learn when you’re trying to sell your house, is “curb appeal.”

Therefore, while you’re sprucing up your home, it’s wise to start outside, and work your way in. Begin by a good walk around the grounds to give yourself an idea of what you’re up against, and then use these tips as a sort of checklist to get yourself on the right track.

Outside Your Home

If you take the effort to ensure that the outside of your home is appealing, then it will make certain that potential buyers will want to look at the interior as well. Therefore, it’s obvious that you should work on the outside of your home for precisely that reason.

So let’s get started with the tips…

Tip #1 Tidy Up Outside

Take the time to walk around your property wearing good thick gloves, and carrying a garbage bag. Pick up every bit of refuse, yard waste, and other unsightly things, and throw them away. When the garbage is gone, then do another lap and remove all of the clutter outside. This can include things such as:

• Kids’ toys

• Yard care tools (wheelbarrows, lawn mowers, weeding tools, garden hoses, etc.)

• Tools

• Bicycles

Depending on how you usually keep your property, this one effort can make a staggering difference to the outer appearance of your home.

Now just follow on down the list to see the other areas that need your attention. 

• Shrubbery
  
  Unkempt shrubbery gives the the impression of neglect so keep your bushes and shrubs neat and well-shaped.
• flowers
  
  Plant some flowers to liven up the exterior of your home.
• Lawn
  
  Learn how a perfect lawn shows pride in ownership and will help you sell your home
• Porches and Railings
  
  Fix loose porch railings to smarten up the front entrance to your home.
• Shutters
  
  Shutters can be a charming touch to any home but keep them well maintained to look their best.
• Paint wood
  
  Paint all external woodwork to keep your home looking really smart.
• House Number
  
  Make sure your house number is properly displayed so that people can find you easily.
• Front Entrance
  
  A smart front door and porch will create a great first impression for your visitors and guests.
• Exterior Clean
  
  A thorough cleanup of your home's exterior will ensure that your property is shown to its best advantage.