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I for one know how important curb appeal is. Myself being a landscape contractor during the spring/summer/fall months, many of my clients know the added value of an attractive curb appeal. There are SOOOOO many different ideas that you can incorporate into your front yard to entice buyers. Take a look at my website for some ideas that you could incorporate into your yard or drop an email and I could come by and do it for you. GREEN OPTS Landscaping.

So here is a list of some great ideas:

1. A Beautiful Yard
Well-landscaped lawns tend to increase the real estate values in the whole neighborhood. Getting rid of weeds. Rake and dispose of leaves, even if your lot is wooded and can result in a more rapid increase in the equity you have in your home!

2. Trees Improve Energy Efficiency
Mature trees add “curb appeal” to a property and can make a home more energy efficient. Planted at the edges of a building, a tree’s broad canopy of leaves softens the hard lines of architecture and offers shade. Trees absorb light reflected from the roof and decrease the air temperature surrounding your home through evaporation of moisture.

The positioning of trees and shrubs around your home has a significant effect on how much you’ll be paying to heat and cool your house each month. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, even one strategically placed tree can reduce your heating and cooling bill up to 25 percent. In general, deciduous trees planted on the south and west sides of the house keep the home cool during the summer and allow low-angle sun into the home during the winter. If you live on a windy hill or coastal bluff, planting evergreen trees or shrubs on the north and west sides of your structure will help protect your home from winter gusts and storms. Nothing will appreciate more in value than what this tree will look like 10 years from now.

3. Make sure the windows, siding and gutters are cleaned. Pressure washer works wonder. If you don’t have one, get one. Sparkling windows provide instant curb appeal and shows your home is well cared for. To give your windows extra shine, polish them with a clean blackboard eraser or dry piece of newspaper.

4. Flowers can really add maximum curb appeal and they are extremely easy and cheap to install. Consider placing an attractive planting pot with an array of colorful flowers next to the steps leading up to the house or the front door.

This lends a welcoming appearance to the home. A few flower beds placed in front of the house, set with mixed flowers and trimmed with an attractive edging also does wonders to spruce up a property.

5. Add a fresh coat of paint to your home. You can either tackle this job yourself by purchasing a paint sprayer or hire a professional to do the job for you.

6. Add a stone walkway or path going to the house instead of grass or a wide berth of cement.

7. Make your entrance warm and inviting by trimming back trees and/or bushes that may be blocking the view. Trim tree limbs that are near or touching the home’s roof. To update your entrance you can give your door a fresh coat of paint, add new hardware, and even change your house numbers.

8. Make sure the street is as presentable too and is free of litter or debris. Get the sweeping brush out!

9. Replace a worn-out garage door with a new, decorative model. This will have a big impact especially if you have a front-facing garage. Manufacturers offer many designs and decorative accessories so it’s easy to find a door that will complement the architecture of your home.

10. Add outdoor lighting along your driveway, sidewalks, and near your landscaping to enhance your home’s appearance.

Everything said about your house starts at CURB APPEAL, so don’t disappoint.

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