Curb Appeal

Are you ready to make a great first impression? Whether you are updating your home to sell, or to impress family & friends, curb appeal shows that you care about your investment. Curb Appeal is important. It’s the overall appeal of your residence. When thinking about curb appeal, just think to yourself…does this really look good?

Some fun facts:

Staged homes with curb appeal sell 20% faster
for 6- 10% more profit
90% of buyers cannot see a home’s potential
a buyer decides in 30 seconds whether they are interested in the home
Curb Appeal may increase the value of your home by 15-20%

With this in mind, here are eight suggestions to increase your home’s curb appeal over a long weekend.

1. Install lights along the side walk.

This increases your safety as you walk from the street to the home. It also provides a welcoming feeling as soon as you walk up.

2. Plant flowers.

This is the easiest, most cost effective, way to increase your home’s curb appeal. Whether it is in boxes, beds or along the driveway, flowers can make a big impact. Make sure to ask one of our locally-owned nurseries for recommendations on plants that thrive in north Florida.

3. Cover up dead spots in the lawn.

There’s nothing more unappealing than a lawn with dead spots. You can use seeds coated in fertilizers from your locally owned nursery or hardware store to spot cure smaller areas.

4. Paint or replace front door.

A simple coat of paint can hide all the dents, scratches and imperfections in your front door. A beautiful front door is the icing on the cake for your home. It sets the tone from inside to out.

5. Replace or repair Gutters and Downspouts.

New and shiny copper gutters and downspouts increase your curb appeal, but can be costly. Alternatively, making sure that everything functions properly, is clean, and is the correct color can help in the overall look of the house.

6. Create Symmetry.

Symmetry has always been known to be appealing to the human eye. Framing the doorway with flower pots, lights or windows can make all the difference.

7. Replace or repair hardware.

Replacing doorknobs, knockers, or railings is another cost effective way to increase the curb appeal of your home. On a very limited budget, you can change the overall feel of the home with these few accessories.

8. Driveway maintenance.

Paving, re-paving, or simply sealcoating your driveway helps with the finished look of your home. Things like cracks, potholes and growing plants in your driveway can give your home a dated look. Although not a DIY project, a new coat of asphalt can fix all of this.

This information courtesy of Jack Kelly Services, your local source for asphalt maintenance. Give us a call for a free estimate on your driveway. 850-672-9128. www.jackkellyservices.com.