A welcome sign to your neighbourhood 

Your yard is an invitation to the rest of your home. It is said that what you wear is your greeting card to front everyone you meet and the same can be said by the front yard and entry way of your home. 

Step out onto the curb and survey the street view of your home. 

This is the first impression people have of your home. Is it welcoming? Does it give the impression that your home is well maintained and cared for, or is it overgrown and neglected? 

Once Buyers step inside your home they know within seconds if they can see themselves living in that space. But what is it that gets them to the front door? It’s curb appeal. The goal is to have prospective buyers to be enthusiastic about what lies beyond the front door.

First step is clean it up; Remove debris and wash down all hard surfaces – remember to give soffits, gutters  and light fixtures a good cleaning too. Edge the lawn and pull out visible weeds. If you have the resources to add or improve existing landscaping then by all means do. Otherwise ensure that what is there is not overgrown and there is a clear view of the house. Prune back any trees or shrubbery that is up against the house as they can be detrimental to the health of the house (causing moisture issues) as well as for security.

Make it welcoming; Give your front door a fresh coat of paint and if needed, new hardware. Is there room for a seat or bench for guests to remove their shoes? Replace a worn welcome mat with a fresh one, and add seasonal plants of flowers. It doesn’t need to be a daunting task, just step back and look at your home from the prospective of someone who’s never been there. 

Too often we become blind to what’s in front of us and it is truly the simple changes that can make a world of difference to the curb appeal (and marketability) of your home.