Do not take curb appeal lightly. It may seem easy to underestimate curb appeal, but it is so utterly important when trying to sell your home! Some often focus primarily on the interior rather than the exterior of the home, but the exterior is the first thing someone sees when pulling up for a showing. This is especially important during the fall and winter months as the natural beauty of homes decimates and trees, grass or surrounding shrubs look dreary.

Here are 7 budget-friendly and easy ways to kick up your curb appeal this winter!

1. Mulch, mulch, mulch.
As the weather becomes cooler plants and flowers start to die. Adding a new layer of mulch to a flower bed or garden can completely transform the area.

2. Create a rock garden.
Contained rock gardens are quite trendy in today’s market because of their low maintenance and drought-friendly qualities. They can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish to make it, and there’s no waiting around for trees or plants to grow. Instant gratification!

3. Add trim.
Adding an extra layer of trim is like adding a accessories to an outfit- it can completely transform the overall look!

4. Add shutters.
Depending on the architectural design of your home, adding shutters can be an easy thing, plus there are so many styles to chose from! Not only are shutters decorative, but if you add the right kind they can be functional, too adding extra protection from high winds and storms.

5. Paint the bland brick.
Not every house is built with gorgeous bricks. If your’s isn’t, try spraying a layer of paint to it. Be sure to prep the brick though first by pressure washing, priming, and repairing cracks.

6. Update your front door.
If nothing else- do this. Painting your front door is an inexpensive way to enhance your curb appeal. If your home is a neutral color, try painting your door a bright red to create contrast. Contrasting colors are more appealing to the eye and will make your front entry way pop!

7. Get new digits.
For $50 or less you can modernize the feel of your home by simply replacing your house numbers. There are so many different font styles and types of numbers to pick from!

Boosting your curb appeal will impress buyers and make your house stand out to them! It’s important to make sure that your buyers know you are serious about selling your home and want to find someone that loves it as much as you did.

Have any other ideas for enhancing your curb appeal? Let us know so we can pass on the good fortune to other home sellers!