They say not to judge a book by its cover, but people definitely judge a house by its curb appeal. When preparing to sell your home improving it's curb appeal can be fairly easy with just a few projects.

Landscaping

If you have brown spots on your lawn, your curb appeal score definitely takes a hit. Make sure you don't have pests or a weed that are causing brown spots. You may have to check with an expert to get to the source of the problem. Overgrown shrubs? Nothing looks worse than shrubs that are obscuring your windows or that look unkempt. You can usually take care of this yourself, but you may need a professional if they are hard to reach.

Exterior Paint

Make sure your home doesn't have areas that are chipped or peeling. These things are inevitable, but definitely affect your curb appeal and can lead to serious problems such as warping, mold and rotting. You can usually fix these issues yourself by sanding, scraping and spot painting, but if your entire house needs a new paint job, best call in the professionals.

Roof and Gutters

Broken or sagging gutters make a home look uncared for. Make sure you check your gutters as well as loose or missing roof shingles. Gutters that aren't cleaned out on a regular basis and repaired when needed can cause permanent problems to your home's foundation, and cause water to seep into your basement or crawl space. You can fix or replace loose or missing shingles, but if your roof has outlived its natural life, you may need to have it inspected and replaced if necessary.

Fences

If your fence is reasonably sound, but needs a facelift, rent a pressure washer and give it a good cleaning. You can replace any boards that are missing, paint or stain it to give it a fresh new look.

Curb appeal makes your home look like you care about it, and if you're trying to sell it, positive curb appeal will welcome prospective buyers to your door. If you’re thinking about selling your home and want to learn more about what steps you can take to help sell your home faster, contact the Heim-Berg Team today!