If your front patio feels tired, you don’t have to start from scratch. Jaydan suggests “purposely placed planting and pots” along with new outdoor furniture to update the area.
Lighting is another feature worth investing in. Jaydan says lighting, along with the “color, shape and contents of potted plants,” has some of the biggest visual impact. For homeowners wanting to keep maintenance to a minimum, durable materials, decorative rock, artificial turf and weatherproof furniture can provide beauty without adding extra weekend chores.
Create a home buyers remember
Even if you’re not planning to sell anytime soon, thinking like a buyer is a great way to evaluate your home’s exterior.
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” Vikki Gorman of Fathom Realty said. “Long before buyers admire your kitchen or envision themselves relaxing in the living room, they’ve already begun forming an opinion from the moment they pull up to the curb.”
That first impression starts with a well-maintained yard. Trim shrubs, remove weeds, edge planting beds, and add fresh flowers or colorful containers to create a cared-for appearance.
Gorman also recommends making your front door the focal point with fresh paint, updated lighting, attractive house numbers, and a new welcome mat.
Pressure washing sidewalks, driveways, and patios; cleaning windows and removing dirt or cobwebs; and touching up exterior maintenance, such as paint or cracked stucco, all help convey pride of ownership.
Nothing says “move-in ready” like a spotless exterior,” Vikki said. “Buyers notice when a home has been meticulously maintained.”