Whether you’ve got homes for sale in Palm Desert, real estate in Rancho Mirage or properties in another part of the country, curb appeal is essential to selling a home. While it may seem like a daunting task to those with busy schedules or a lack of know-how, there are many things you can do to boost the appearance of your property that don’t take a huge amount of time or effort. Here are the three easy ways that a few savvy real estate professionals recently shared with us.
- Upgrade the front door. This little maneuver is one of the easiest ways to instantly enhance the appearance of your entire property. The entry to your home is the focal point of its curb appeal. While the cost of new doors typically start at around $2500, you can just as easily make a statement with a coat of paint. If you do go the route of installing a new door, this will greatly increase your resale value. Before any potential buyers come to take a look, always make sure to clean off any sports around the knob and polish the door fixtures.
- Makeover your mailbox. A new mailbox is another extremely easy way to improve the appearance of the home and add a little personality. Find a mailbox that reflects the décor of your home and its external trimmings. Some owners will paint their mailboxes to match the color of the house, while others may reflect the environment. For example, an owner of real estate in Rancho Mirage that we know recently incorporated his desert landscape into the mailbox décor by adding simple yet elegant desert flora and fauna to a small garden surround it.
- Improve the landscape. Quality landscaping is a great way to significantly enhance your home’s style. You don’t have to get crazy with it—as long as it’s interesting to the eye, well-thought out and ties in with the outside of the home, you’ll achieve your goal.
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