When it comes to real estate, the first impression you give to potential buyers is EVERYTHING! Curb appeal plays a vital role in attracting visitors as well as adding value to your property. New Smyrna Beach in Florida offers a fantastic blend of natural beauty, coastal charm, and exciting community life. Why not take full advantage of it?
If you’re a homeowner or planning to sell your property in our beautiful town, maximizing its curb appeal should be high on your priority list. Let’s get into a variety of ways you can enhance the curb appeal of your home within New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Invest in Landscaping, New Smyrna Homeowners Love It
One of the most effective ways to improve your home’s curb appeal is by investing in landscaping. Seems pretty obvious, right? It gets more complex than you’d think. New Smyrna Beach offers a unique opportunity to embrace the coastal environment. Why not create a tropical oasis around your property?
Consider doing things like planting vibrant flowers, native plants and/or palm trees that thrive in the region should your budget allow it. What’s most important is putting in the time to regularly maintain your lawn. Proper and efficient mowing deserves its own blog post in the future, but for now, just ensure you’re cutting it weekly during the wetter months and allowing it to grow during the drier.
Fertilizing is also extremely beneficial, and taking the time to edge your property maintains a neat and inviting exterior.
Enhance the Front Entrance
The front entrance sets the tone for the entire house. Pay attention to the details, and consider making upgrades that will improve upon its appearance.
Repainting the front door with a bold, striking color that complements the exterior of your home may seem risky, but the reward can be well worth it. You can also install new hardware such as a door handle (or handles for french doors), knockers or install windows for an added touch of elegance.
Easier and quicker enhancements can be in the form of placing potted plants, a welcome mat, side tables and/or hanging baskets to create a warm and inviting entrance.
Upgrade the Exterior
So we’ve talked about touching up the front entrance – why not upgrade the exterior while you’re at it? It might feel like a daunting task compared to just a door and its surrounding area, but it’s well worth the time and effort. After all, your exterior is noticed far sooner than the entrance. This is where it really counts.
Giving your exterior a fresh, updated look by applying a new coat of paint can go a long way. If you choose a color scheme that complements the surrounding environment, it can also really make your architectural style POP as well! Repair any damaged or outdated siding for sure, and also think about adding some additional details such as shutters or trim to create visual interest if you have not done so already.
This one is more of an additional chore than anything, but you need to also remember to clean the windows and do things like removing cobwebs or dirt so that your hard work isn’t lost. Remember, a polished appearance can be seen even through just photos.
Give Your Garage Some Love
Our garages are known to take up a pretty sizable portion of our home’s exterior. While it might be pretty easy to overlook it, it’s best to ensure that you give your driveway, carport and/or garage some attention.
The most obvious thing to consider is to repaint your garage door to match any new color schemes you have implemented to the rest of your home during your renovation process. Secondly, you likely have some outdated or worn equipment involving the garage door or opener itself. They’re known for aging rather quickly with use, so think about replacing anything that has been damaged or seen better days.
And while the inside of a garage might not meet the exact definition of “curb appeal”, you will inevitably catch some wandering eyes whenever the garage door is open. Be sure to keep your inside space decluttered so that you present a tidy and appealing space for anyone that might be looking.
Create Outdoor Living Spaces
New Smyrna Beach has one of the most beautiful climates in Florida, let alone the United States. As such, it’s practically mandatory to ensure you create a space for yourself or potential buyers that allows you to enjoy some outdoor living.
To warn you in advance: these upgrades do not run cheap! You’d be looking at things such as installing a porch swing, patio furniture or even a bistro set to really cement the fact that your home is a beacon for relaxation and entertainment. Feel free to spread these projects out throughout the year to avoid breaking your budget. Any little development goes a long way.
A cheaper, quicker solution towards developing your living space would be to add some outdoor lighting to your yard. Illuminating specific spaces not only adds some elegance to your home in the evenings, it also allows for extended usability of those areas well into the night!
Upgrade the Roof
The projects don’t get much cheaper from here, but trust me when I say this one is one of the most important tools towards really elevating your curb appeal. If you possess an older home, it might be well worth your time to consider finally committing to repairs or outright replacing your current roof. New Smyrna Beach is known for its active hurricane seasons, and the implementation of a new roof can be a make-or-break for potential buyers of your property.
Not only that, but opting to select high-quality materials for your replacement can truly enhance and set your property apart from the rest. Getting both eye candy and safety in terms of long-term durability and protection is a true win-win.
While the interior of your home is what makes people want to put an offer on the table, it’s the exterior that gets them to the door as a prospective buyer in the first place. Maximizing the curb appeal of your New Smyrna Beach property creates a significant impact to its overall attractiveness and value.
By doing things like investing in landscaping, upgrading the overall exterior or touching up the front entrance, you are creating a stunning first impression that will have eager future homeowners coming into your home with excitement and optimism.
Need some specific tips and advice on what to do to make your home resonate with potential buyers? Refer to a professional Realtor for their experience and connections to design experts, vendors and more. If you’re already here, why not start with me? I’d love to have the chance to talk to you and make a game plan on how to sell your home for record highs.