3 Outside Areas To Clean And Repair Before Selling Your Home

Curb appeal refers to how your home looks to people passing by on foot or by vehicle. Your home usually has only a few seconds to make a positive impression and make people want to book a viewing of your home. By completing a thorough property clean up, you can increase the curb appeal of your home, increasing the number of offers you get and possibly increasing the amount that your home sells for. If your budget is limited, there are three major aspects of outdoor clean up and repair that you should concentrate on to have the greatest effect. 

Your Driveway 

Your driveway is the first part of your home that many potential buyers will notice. While you do not have to pay for a full repaving unless there is severe damage, you can improve its appearance with some low-cost fixes. For example, pull any weeds that may be growing in cracks in your driveway, seal the cracks and fill small holes, and trim your lawn along the edges of your driveway. This will give your driveway a well-manicured appearance. 

Your Patios 

During an initial walk-through, potential buyers are likely to walk out onto your patio to look at your yard. However, they most likely will not spend a lot of time in your yard as they are likely more interested in the interior of your home. For that reason, you should make sure to seal any cracks in your patio or repair rotten wood in your deck. Additionally, you may want to paint or seal your concrete patio to make it look fresh and inviting to potential buyers. 

If you have any planters on your patio, make sure they are filled with fresh plants, preferably with blooming flowers. You should also make sure to trim back any bushes or long grass to make sure it is not invading your patio area. 

Anything Visible From Large Windows 

If you have a large yard, cleaning and grooming all of it can be a time-consuming and expensive task. If you have to concentrate your efforts on a few areas, you should focus on the areas that are visible from large windows. For example, the part of your yard that is visible from your sliding glass doors or a bay window should look immaculate. Areas that are visible from smaller windows are less important, as potential buyers are less likely to spend time evaluating these views.  If you are unable to complete the repairs yourself, hiring a property clean up company, like Seabreeze Property Services, can be a worthwhile investment when it comes to selling your home.