Curb appeal is one of the most important parts of selling a home. What exactly is curb appeal? It’s the outward appearance on your home. When you’re trying to sell your home, the first step is to create the appearance of beauty and simplicity to allure others to come check out the interior of the place. The exterior of the home is sometimes the most neglected area in getting your home ready to sell, and is often times the most important.

Why is it so important? If someone comes to check out the home and the exterior isn’t well kept, there is a higher chance of them leaving and not coming inside. This will kill your showings and make it a lot harder to get people to come inside.

What are the best ways to make sure that your home is curb appeal ready?

1. Kill Mold & Mildew on the home, sidewalks, roof and driveway.

2. Get rid of unnecessary garden tools and decor that draw attention away from the home. A lot of people when they’re looking at a home like to envision their stuff in the home, as well as they like a clean and tidy front yard. Stow away the tools and stuff in a shed or a garage.

3. Clean windows and gutters. This may seem like an easy and unnecessary step, but DO IT. It adds a nice finishing, clean touch. It helps out the home drastically.

4. Trim the trees, hedges or other landscape.

5. Get rid of leaves on the lawn or in the flowers. It adds extra clutter that you can do without.

6. Mow the lawn AT LEAST once a week, even 2x depending on the time of year and the growth of your lawn. This is the quickest and easiest way to keep the lawn looking great and add to the home. Also, water your lawn and keep it free of weeds and dandelions. Mowing the lawn helps with both of those problems.

7. Edge the lawn and other areas with grass. This will add a simplistic and clean feel.

8. Pressure wash EVERYTHING. The creases in the sidewalk and the driveway. The siding, the bricks, the roof, everything. It is a quick and simple way to create the look you’re going for.

9. Make sure to clean up the back yard as well, such as trees and other things. ESPECIALLY if part of the back yard can be seen from the front.

10. Make sure the door is a great entry way. If you can afford it, purchase a new door (if yours is old). This will not only attract new buyers, but attract those who have known your home for awhile and to see fresh and new features to the home.

11. Fresh Paint Jobs help A TON. Also, this is if you can afford it, but it can increase your home value because it will make the home look newer.

Curb appeal is NECESSARY in selling your home. It can increase the home value, make buyers want to see the home (inside) and will help you to get people interested in the home. It’s some quick easy Saturday activities that will help you sell your home quickly and easier. Good luck! For some great homes with beautiful curb appeal, check out Connecticut Real Estate, Tennessee Homes, and even San Diego Homes.