Increasing the value of your property from the outside
Real estate can be quite tricky and challenging for individuals who are not familiar with it. When buying or selling a home, individuals normally approach real estate firms with an offer in mind. For those selling, it is advised to evaluate your home to have a rough idea of the exact offer to place on the negotiation table. Getting a valuation on your home can give you a better understanding of what your property could fetch on the open market.
To raise the value, however, there are a number of things you can do.
Kerb appeal
The front of your house is the first thing that a buyer sees when they arrive. It will therefore work to your advantage if you spruce up the front of your house. To start with, you can plant some shrubs, flowers and herbs and keep a well-maintained flower bed. The grass should also be cut and some trees planted. It will create a welcoming feel to your home.
Presentable deck
There are several ways in which you can make a deck presentable. For starters, a fresh coat of paint will give it a fresh look. After that, you can add a swing seat with bright-colored cushions. Some flowers in planters can also be used to beautify and bring life to the place. It will leave your deck being the envy of the neighbourhood.
Outdoor kitchen and dining area
Back gardens no longer have to be boring. Lately, outdoor kitchens and dining areas are the in thing. The extended patio can be the outdoor kitchen and it should be near the house for convenience. The kitchen can have amenities like wine chillers, an oven, a cooker, and a bar area.
In addition to that, you can add a fire pit and a water pond for functional and aesthetic purposes respectively. The fire pit can be surrounded by some outdoor furniture with cool earth tones. You can also do it with some bright coloured cushions. The dining area can be decorated using plants in hanging planters.
Lighting up your home exterior
Different types of lighting can be used for functional and aesthetic reasons. You can install in-ground lighters to light up and mark the edges of your driveway. Floodlights can also be used to light up the whole front garden. You can also install spring lights in the outdoor dining area and a spotlight in the water pond to bring out the beauty of the pond at night.
Update the windows and doors
While taking care of your walls, also remember to update the state of your windows and doors. Your front door is the first thing that a buyer and a real estate agent will see and go through. You can update your single pane windows with double or triple pane windows that are eco-friendly. The extra layer of panes also offers protection to home inhabitants from the harsh weather which will positively affect the value of your home.
It is essential to always keep your property to high standards. The above features increase the value of the property from outside that also creates an appeal.
