Curb appeal is everything when it comes to selling a home in Toronto. The market for homes here has been brisk during the last few years. As a seller, you’ll want to drive even more potential home buyers to your home. A home with curb appeal is not only likely to sell quickly, it’s also likely to sell for more money. Even if your home already has a lot of curb appeal, there are still things you can do to improve it as we at Alair Homes Toronto know well.
Start With the Path
The path to your home is the first thing buyers walk across as they get there. You want to do everything you can to invite them inside. If already have a path, look at it closely, Remove any cracked stones or bricks and replace them. You’ll look like you care for the property well. If you don’t have one, consider putting in a new one. You’ll get something that looks great often for little cost.
Paint It
If you’re on a budget, paint is a quick and easy fix. Paint makes an ideal outdoor coating for the hard, four season climate in Toronto. A carefully painted exterior can stand up to the varied climate in the area including heavy snow and high heat and still look good. Look for a color combo that you know buyers will love like white and black or brown and green.
Your Front Door
Your front door is another thing that will instantly stand out to buyers. You want it stand out in a good way. Think about the state of door right now. If it’s in bad repair, consider replacing it with something more modern. If the door is functional but a bit blah, consider fixing it up with fresh coat of paint. Choose a color that contrasts with the rest of your home. So if the house is painted light blue, you can paint the door navy and invite your buyers directly inside.
The Stairs
If you have any stairs at all, you need to make them look good. Immediate repairs are necessary to spruce them up and remind buyers that you care for your home well. Consider redoing them if they’re in really bad shape. Stairs of nearly any material from stone to wood can be painted so they look elegant.
The Home’s Overhang
You might already have an overhang in your home. If you don’t have one, consider putting one in. Buyers will appreciate having a space above that shields them from the sun or snow when they’re opening the door. An overhang should be fully integrated into the rest of the home design so it looks like a coherent whole. You can also use this area to illustrate your own personal style with eye-catching colors and materials that really suggest a modern outlook.
The Landscaping
Another extremely important element in the front of your home is the use of plants. You want plants that are pleasing to the eye and easy to care for at the same time. Look for hardly perennials that will bloom for much of the year and all in light and character to the entire home. Throw in some well-chosen annuals and you’ll have landscaping with character and lots of curb appeal.