Always keep in mind that even if the interior of your home is kept up to date on repairs, has perfect plumbing and electrical work, and is decorated impeccably, the exterior and curb appeal of your home will significantly impact a buyer’s decision within the first minute or two. If that impact is negative, all those interior improvements won’t mean a thing when the buyer thinks the house is a dump and walks away.
HAVE A WELCOMING WALKWAY
The pathway to your front door is an ambassador for your home, so why not make it beautiful and pleasant? Your walkway serves as the literal path to your home, and ensuring that it’s just as beautiful as the rest of your home, inside and outside, will gain you some points with buyers. The pathway, landing, and front door should all blend to provide an appealing journey from your street or driveway to your house. A straight path from the sidewalk to your door is recommended if your home’s style is Georgian, Greek Revival, or Colonial. With a straight path, you can avoid a mass of dull concrete by decorating the lane with landscaping, such as flower pots or beds. You can charm buyers better if you add carefully placed boulders, interesting trees, plant groupings in vibrant colors, or even a fountain. A wood walkway will do the trick if you’re looking for something more unique. Cedar, redwood, cypress, and teak are all weather-resistant woods perfect for creating a beautiful walkway and easy to work with. You will also need pea gravel or stone for a wooden walkway as a base. Wooden walkways have minimal upkeep, as you only need to stain and seal once every year, but make sure not to forget to do that, or they’ll rapidly weather.
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