Everyone knows spring is the time to clean up around your home and get rid of items you might not use anymore. You may decide to have a garage sale or do a closet cleanout.
According to local realtor Jody DuPont, it is i m p o rtant to remember to freshen up your outdoor spaces at the start of the spring season as well, whether you are a homeowner or looking to sell your home. These tips are beneficial for both homeowners and sellers with properties on the market.
Warmer weather not only enhances your home’s curb appeal with new growth and vibrant colors, it also creates the perfect opportunity to sell. Buyers are often more eager to explore properties in the favorable weather.
Curb appeal is essential because it can create a positive first impression of a home. Street view plays a significant role in a home’s attractiveness to visitors or potential buyers.
“You want it to be as welcoming as possible before they even enter the door,” says DuPont.
There are a few simple and quick tips for sprucing up your outdoor living spaces.
Trim Back Shrubs and Hedges
According to DuPont, it is especially good for homes on the market to remember these tips on reviving their outdoor spaces.
She includes the importance of making sure shrubbery is “maintained, trimmed and cut back.” Doing so shows that your home and outdoor spaces are cared for.
Add Fresh Straw
DuPont suggests adding pine straw mulch around the front of the house to tidy up the look. Fresh straw can add a clean look to your landscaping and can also create a tidy appearance as the new spring season begins.
Clean Off Pollen
As this warmer season arrives, so does pollen. Pollen fills the warm air with a yellow dust signaling the season of growth – and occasional allergies.
Keeping your porches washed off can revitalize your outdoor space and also reduce allergens, making your outdoor sanctuary a more comfortable and inviting space.
“Now it’s that time, spring is coming. With the pollen, keep everything swept off and pressure wash,” says DuPont.
Repaint your Front Door
Simple fixes such as freshening up the paint on your front door can enhance the exterior of your home and create a well-maintained look.
“If I think doors need to be repainted, if it has any kind of chipping paint, let’s repaint that,” DuPont says.
This can make the front entrance of your home feel brand new.
Add a Wreath
With the spring season and Easter quickly approaching, it can be fun to decorate the outside of your home using different pops of color. Hanging a seasonal wreath on your front door is an easy way to reflect the time of year and add a warm, welcoming touch to your home.
Use Potted Plants
Placing a couple of potted plants near the entryway of your home can add a natural touch to the entrance. It is a simple yet effective way to make the space feel more inviting and adds life to the exterior of your home.
DuPont also suggests using seasonal flowers with a “pop of color.”
“With seasonal flowers, you’ve got to keep them in water,” says DuPont.
Utilizing these tips can make the home more inviting and appealing. It may even offer a fresh perspective of the property.
Benefits of sprucing up your outdoor space These tips for spring cleaning are helpful for both homeowners and sellers. Ensuring that your outdoor area is clean and fresh can make it easier to host friends and family, have a barbeque or just relax on your porch and enjoy the warmer weather.
SPECIAL PHOTO Pressure washing decks and the house helps revitalize the outdoors reducing allergins.
SPECIAL PHOTO Trimming shrubbery is important to show potential buyers the property outside the house is cared for.
SPECIAL PHOTO Fresh straw adds a clean look to the landscaping and creates a tidy new spring appearance.
SPECIAL PHOTO Flowers and straw help beautify sitting areas around the yard.
SPECIAL PHOTO Family and friends gathering areas can be spruced up with different materials making for a cozy spot to sit.
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