Ways You Can Increase the Value of Your Home Through the Exterior

Most homeowners are looking to increase the value of their home over time, mainly because they want to eventually sell and move up the property ladder. This means that they are constantly on the improvement train and are always planning their next project. It can be difficult to know what areas to focus on and what is really going to increase the value of your home. Some people get tidied down with the little details when it can be the large projects that make the biggest difference. Which does make sense seems as you do spend more money on them. 

Have a look below at some of the top ways you can add value to your home: 

Landscaping

When you are looking to sell your home one of the best things you can do is to make sure your landscaping is on point. This means you should make sure that both the front and back of the house are presented and maintained to a high standard. The outside of your home is the first and last thing that people see so it is often the lasting impression they walk away with. If you are looking to sell your home then having messy gardens could lead to a lower offer than you would like. 

Some of the things to consider for the front include: 

• Driveways- make sure driveways are cleaned (use a pressure washer) any cracks are repaired and if needed replace them completely. 
• Walkways- Again make sure that any cracks are repaired and it’s cleaned, then if needed replace it. 
• Windows and Doors- Often these are something that will be on every buyer’s list when you purchase somewhere you don’t want to be replacing the windows so make sure you arrange replacement windows if they are needed. Always go with licensed glaziers to repair or replace windows.
• Siding and Roof- the exterior of your home is just as important to the overall look as the gardens so make sure this is refected, either repair and paint or replace if it’s needed. The siding of your home alone can really catch the eye when it comes to attracting a seller, or just making people stop and think your home is very valuable. It’s a cosmetic change that’s both beneficial to the structure of your home, and can up the value of your home by at least 76% of the initial project cost. Plus, finding the right replacement siding for your home can be a lot easier than you might think! It’s one of the most important exterior additions and/or changes you can make to the appearance of your home. 
• Garage- if you have a garage space it’s important to make sure the doors are working properly, under regulations you need to make sure they have an inspection on a regular basis. Also makes sure you keep it tidy, having a messy garage can lead to people not being able to see its full potential if it’s big enough for a car, make sure you can pull the car into it when showing your home. 

Some of the things to look at for the back yard include: 

• Create a sitting area- Everyone wants a nice back garden and they want to be able to sit out and enjoy it, you are automatically adding value to your home if you have a decked or patio area where you can create an outdoor living space. 
• Landscaping – Try to create clear, defined spaces in your garden that can be maintained well. You are going to increase the value of your home by showcasing how beautiful but easy to care for your outside space is. 

Hopefully, these top ways that you can increase the value of your home through the exterior will help you. Do you have any others that you can share in the comments below?