By Henry Cullane


Many homeowners are stuck in houses they can't afford to keep now, but the current economy is making it difficult to easily sell a house at the moment. There could be many reasons why your home is not selling, but one large factor could be its curb appeal. To increase your home's curb appeal you may need to update some exterior aspects of your home to make it more inviting to prospective buyers. Here are three inexpensive home projects you can try to bring more interest to your home:

Cut back front yard shrubs: An untrimmed row of shrubs can be an unintended signal that your house is not maintained properly. You can either cut your plants yourself or hire a pro landscaper for a day of work. One of the biggest complaints by home buyers is not being able to view the outside of a home because it is hidden by overgrown shrubs. If you have put off trimming your landscaping then do it today.

Replace your existing rain gutters: Bright new gutters can give a house the look of being well-maintained and worth a further look. You can hire a gutter company to put up new steel gutters or you can put up vinyl rain gutters on your own. They may seem like a minor detail, but old rain gutters can really give a bad first impression. Rain downspouts are both decorative and built for a purpose and they commonly give a house a completed look.

Paint your house: Nothing brightens a home more than a new coat of paint. You do not have to necessarily paint your entire house, but you could update the trim around the windows, your front entrance or even your garage door if you have one. Hiring someone to paint your house can be expensive, so you may want to consider reading about how to paint your home without hiring a pro.

Getting potential buyers to your door step is the hardest part of selling your home, and a little increased curb appeal can go a long way! The more upgrades you can have completed for potential buyers, the greater your chances of being able to sell your home quick. Remember that many of people want a house they feel they can easily move into without doing much work. Of course you also want to be sure that your sidewalk is clean, your lawn is green and mowed evenly and there is nothing that needs to be fixed on the outside of your home.




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