Selling Your Home Next Spring? Tips To Fix Up The Outside For Sellers

Spring time is a great time to list houses for sale. For instance, many families also decide to buy in the spring while their kids are between grades in school. Unfortunately, spring weather means that there are expectations for how your home looks on the outside. While you may have avoided the mess snow can cause in the winter, you'll need to take some steps to beautify your home for more curb appeal:

Clean Up The Walkways and Driveway

It's possible that your home's walkways and driveways look a bit messy in the spring one the snow has melted away. Now is the time to take a power washer to all the cement surfaces so that the grounds look as clean as possible. You will be surprised at how much better a recently power washed walkway can look.

If you have unpaved surfaces with sand or gravel for traction, it may look like a mess if you didn't take the time to clean it up the past few months. Make sure to keep sand and gravel contained to the designated pathways instead of allowing it to spill out.

Buy Flower Planters

Don't have the best landscaping? Try improving the look of your yard with some well-placed flower planters. The planters themselves act as a bit of decoration, and the flowers inside them give a splash of color.

You do not need to be concerned about filling in an entire garden with flower with this trick, while a sparsely planted garden can feel a bit neglected. The goal of using flower planters to make a home feel alive and attractive to potential buyers, and it should certainly do the trick.

Care For The Lawn

Lawns can use a fair amount of attention after the snow melts from winter. You may have rotting leaves in places, dead patches of grass, and bare sections that need some care. Take the time to improve your lawn as much as possible so that it looks well cared for.

If you do not have the time to buy grass seed and allow the grass to grow back naturally, consider some sod to fill in those areas. Just make sure that the sod is the same type of grass as the rest of your yard so that it blends in seamlessly.

Want more tips on how to improve your yard before putting your home up for sale? Speak with a real estate agent for assistance.


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