When it comes to selling your home, first impressions count. Research tells us that the top three things people first notice about your home are the front door, garden and hallway. That’s why making your home’s entrance look welcoming couldn’t be more important!
If you want to make your home entrance stand out to your buyers (in a good way), here are five tips on how to improve the front garden to make a great first impression.
Keeping your front garden well-manicured is an easy way to impress buyers from the get-go. Keep any bushes neatly trimmed and make sure any patches of grass are regularly mowed. If you have a driveway or patio area, keep it weed-free.
Did you know that the colour of your front door can impact the price of your home? According to research, your home could sell for around £4,000 more just because of your front door colour. A blue front door is one of the best colours, with white, red and black also being highly desirable. If you want to make a great first impression, consider changing the colour of your front door with a quick lick of paint.
While having your bins in the front garden is highly practical on rubbish collection day, they can be the first thing a buyer notices. Don’t let that happen! Instead, hide bins away in the back garden or an unnoticeable spot around the side of your house just before your viewings. You can always put them back afterwards.
Clear and clean windows are known for boosting the amount of natural light in your home. But they can improve your kerb appeal too! A cluttered window could be one of the first things a buyer notices about your property from the outside. Avoid this by keeping your window ledges partially empty. Having just a vase of flowers or a small pot plant are great choices to keep things looking sleek.
Hallways can easily become full of clutter during daily life. When you get home from work, it’s not uncommon to kick off your shoes, chuck your bag on the stairs and drape your coat on a hook. While this is convenient when living in your home, many buyers like to view a property that has a minimalist vibe. If you want to make your hallway look brighter, bigger and more welcoming, hide your shoes, bags and coats in a cupboard before your viewings.
Making a good first impression is so important when you’re selling your home. If you’re looking to sell your property in the Purley, Croydon & Greater London area, our friendly team at Shinerocks would love to talk!
Give us a call today on 020 8660 2010 or visit our website to learn more about our services.
Yes! Consider replacing outdated doorknobs and house numbers with stylish options. Fresh hardware adds polish to your front door, a focal point of your home's exterior.
Give your front door a fresh coat of paint in a classic colour like blue, red, white, or black. A new coat of paint is an easy and inexpensive way to dramatically improve the look of your entire front entry.
Place a stylish welcome mat in front of your door and add a decorative door knocker or seasonal wreath. These small touches add warmth and personality to your front porch.
Yes! Potential buyers prefer a minimalist vibe. Hide shoes, bags, and coats in a closet or entryway stand to make your hallway look larger and more welcoming.
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