Curb Appeal Projects For Less Than $100

Worried that it’s going too much time and money to prepare your home for the market? Or maybe you don’t think you have the time or resources to perform a few projects to make sure your home sells for the top dollar? These tasks might not be as tough to handle or as costly as you may assume. With a bit of effort, a couple of visits to your local hardware store and a little elbow grease you’ll be able to quickly increase your home’s value and curb appeal. Completing some of these projects will make sure that your property is looking its best once it comes time to sell.

Paint the front door

Painting it will instantly draw attention to your home. While this may take between 1-2 hours to complete it pays off once it grabs the potential homeowners’ attention and strengthens your curb appeal.

Average Cost-$30 for a gallon of high gloss paint

 Pressure wash the house

Pressure washing the house will clean off mildew, grime, and dirt that has been accumulating on your home. Washing the outside could take a few hours consequently it will leave your home looking nice and clean for any future homebuyers.

Average Cost-$50 per day to rent a pressure washer

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Hire a professional lawn care service

While it’s on the market, hiring an expert to mow your grass will definitely improve the appearance of the property. Requesting a quote from Nice & Precise Lawn Care Services takes seconds. With affordable lawn care service packages from $30 for mowing and $50 for weed control and fertilizer Nice & Precise Lawn Care can help you with your lawn, increasing your curb appeal.

Starting Cost-$30

Trim the hedges

Trimming the hedges will leave your property symmetrical and tidy. If you don’t have a hedge trimming tool, Nice & Precise Lawn Care Services can help you with that as well.

Average Cost-$100

Install new house numbers

Installing new house numbers will spruce up your abode. New numbers are simple to install and only takes a few minutes to accomplish.

Average Cost-$2 per range or $30-$50 for a custom plaque

Light up the landscaping/walkway

Adding a bit of lighting next to the front steps or up a sidewalk will add visual interest. Solar LED path lights take minutes to install and will showcase any plants, flowers, landscape, or hardscapes like fountains or bird baths.  This is a simple project that adds to your curb appeal.

Average Cost-$10 per light.

Hire a top-notch Realtor

When selecting a Realtor it’s important to read their reviews to learn how others have rated their buying or selling experience.  Ethan has lived in the area almost his entire life. Ethan was born and raised in the Ballard School District. After high school He went to Drake University and Iowa State University where he played football for some time.

Ethan has  a solid track record and has also received several awards:

• 2018 – CENTURION®
• 2018 – President’s Producer
• 2018 – Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
• 2017 – CENTURION®
• 2017 – President’s Producer
• 2017 – Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
• 2016 – CENTURION®
• 2016 – President’s Producer
• 2016 – Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
• 2015 – Quality Service Producer