Selling a home in the fall means dealing with challenging weather and temperatures that may negatively impact your curb appeal. If you want to make your real estate investment profitable, you need to make sure the outside of your home looks more appealing than ever. Here are four ways you can your boost your property’s curb appeal this fall:
1) Plant a Tree. It’s never too late to add a little green to your garden. While the time for herbs and flowers may be over, fall is a prime time to pick up an evergreen or deciduous tree from your local greenhouse or home supply retailer. Planting a tree is a great way to increase both visual appeal and property value.
2) Get Festive. A well-decorated home is a marketable one, and a few nice decorations will go a long way towards helping potential buyers visualize your house as their dream home. You don’t need to break the bank to add some fall flair to your house either – a seasonal wreath and a few pumpkins will do nicely.
3) Rake and Rake Again. Falling leaves are any real estate investment’s worst enemy, and if your house is going on the market this autumn, you should do everything in your power to keep the yard clean. Regular raking will help keep the loads light and your lawn clear. If you feel there are too many leaves to handle, try investing in a mower or a leaf blower with a mulching attachment. If you have a very large yard, hire a landscaping company. Their powerful wheeled blowers can clear your entire yard in about an hour.
4) Get Some New Siding. Dirty and worn siding is one of the biggest turn-offs for many buyers, and the gray skies of autumn can make it look even dingier. While new siding certainly isn’t a cheap fix, it’s worth the investment to make sure your home is at its absolute best before putting it on the market.
While fall might be one of the messier seasons to sell your home, keeping your curb appeal high can help your house outshine the competition. Just remember that a little hard work and a festive spirit go a long way.
