Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 25, 2013 -- Like a job seeker preparing for a big interview, the consumer wants their home to make a good first impression when selling their home. The curb appeal of a home needs to attract buyers to want to learn more about the home in hopes that someone will be interested enough to make a great offer.
The consumer doesn’t have to spend a great deal of money to add curb appeal to their home. Cleaning up a porch, adding a splash of color to the front door and polishing up any metal fixtures can make a difference. The home’s exterior should reflect their personal style, and give visitors a glimpse of what type of home they could expect to find when they open the door and walk in.
Here are WhiteFence.com’s top seven project ideas to help the consumer boost their home’s curb appeal:
1. Replace outdated hardware. New light fixtures, entry door locks and house number signs can add style to the front door, a focal point for the home’s exterior. If the hardware is mismatched, replace it with modern pieces that best suit the style of the home. If the consumer has a traditional home, bronze pieces may work well. Brushed nickel elements often suit more modern-looking homes.
Aim for a symmetrical design. Hang matching light fixtures along each side of the front door to achieve a symmetrical composition. Symmetry is considered pleasing to the eye, and will make guests feel welcome.
2. Add decorative container gardens. Container gardens are easy to create and can add beauty and color to each home. Consumers can buy them already made from a local nursery or garden center, or create their own. For these types of design elements, container gardens are more appealing when they are arranged in a stagger, asymmetrical grouping.
3. Dress up the mailbox. The mailbox should look as if it is part of home, rather than sticking out like a sore thumb at the end of the driveway. Find a mailbox that complements the home. Consumers can surround it with a flower garden, or paint its wooden post to match their home.
4. Give the home a facelift. Fresh paint, including siding and trim details, can magically transform the home, making it look its best. Peeling paint or rotting wood on the home’s exterior can quickly give potential homebuyers a negative impression of what they can expect to find inside.
5. Add architectural elements. Even if the consumer doesn’t have a big budget to work with, there are ways to make the home more appealing. Adding molding around the front door, or shutters and trim to the exterior can freshen up the home’s exterior.
6. Replace gutters and downspouts. If the consumer has an older home, it likely has an older gutter system. If the gutters and downspouts have peeling paint or rust spots, it may appear to look neglected. Replace them with newer snap-fit vinyl gutter systems which don’t require painting or maintenance.
7. Fix the driveway. If the consumer’s driveway is cracked, or it has stains from oil leaks, they can fix it without having to replace it. Repair the cracks and stains, and then stain the concrete, or add a new coating of sealer to the asphalt.
About WhiteFence.com
WhiteFence.com is a free service that helps homeowners and renters compare, connect and save money on phone, internet, television, electricity, natural gas, and other home services. By simply entering a street address onto the secure site, people looking to save money or start new service can find the most comprehensive list of plans available for their specific address from over 300 nationally recognized partners. As a trusted home service shopping source for 20 million people annually, WhiteFence.com makes it easy to establish service directly on the site in a few simple steps. WhiteFence.com is an Internet Capital Group partner company. WhiteFence.com is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit WhiteFence.com.
Neil Austin, WhiteFence, http://www.whitefence.com/, (713) 663-0183, [email protected]
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