How to make your home's exterior look good and increase the selling price

The prospect of selling your home in Orange County is exciting and there are many factors to take into consideration. Before people even walk into your home they will see the outside surroundings and undoubtedly, the curb appeal is important. Although we're told to never judge a book by it's cover, there is something to be said for how the home's exterior looks. Not all people have the vision to see past a home that doesn't look appealing and buyers are more likely to make an offer under your asking price if they don't think your home is worth as much as you want for it. This is why it's important to create a friendly and welcoming appeal so you'll want people to come in. Balboa Realty, a leader in Orange County property management and real estate outlines so simple and easy tips to draws people into your beautiful home.

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Painting

Start by taking a loook at the actual exterior of your house and examine the paint. It's usually not necessary and doesn't make finanical sense to hire the best painters and paint the entire home, but consider painting just the sections that are in poor condition and visibly look bad. Painting the trim is another way to make it appear that all of the paint is new and make your home stand out. These little painting touch ups won't break the bank and make your home the hottest one on the block. 

Landscaping

There's no need to hire a professional landscaper for this job. Roll up your sleeves and get a little down and dirty in your front yard. Some of your landscaping duties incude, wedding the flower beds, mowing the grass, trimming the hedges, and picking up any trash, leaves and debris. The bright side is that all this sweat and hard work will pay off because buyers are more likely to match or offer over your asking price when they see how gorgeous your home looks from the outside!

Decorating

Small and inexpensive decorations go a long way when increasing your home's curb appeal and overall value. Stringing a few lights around your mailbox or under the roof of your outside patio creates a warm and cozy vibe. Plant a few flowers in pots and display them on your front porch or on the path leading up to the front door. You can also place some rocking or adirondack chairs on the front porch to create a very inviting feel and make people want to come in and chat. Don't worry about getting the top of the line furniture or plant pots, but these small improvements makes a world of a difference.

Published on Friday, August 10, 2018