Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is more than the color of your shutters and the architectural features of your home. For a relatively small cash investment, you can spruce up the curb appeal of your home, whether you are staying or selling.

I work regularly with landscapers who will plan within a client's budget to spruce up the garden and general appeal of a property. For the outside of your home, remember this analogy.

Decluttering is to the inside what weeding and trimming is to your home's exterior.

Weed, trim, rake, edge, mulch (but not too much!), then fill in with some plants. Perennials which will add to the beauty of the yard for years to come are the best, even if you plan to sell. Your future homebuyers will appreciate your efforts. And even quick fill-ins with seasonal annuals: think pansies and tulips in spring, petunias and geraniums in the summer, mums in the fall, and holly and greenery with berries in the winter.

If I am customizing the house preparation checklist for a seller client, landscaping is always part of the input.