“Many homeowners who are trying to sell think that increasing their curb appeal has to be a pricey affair involving landscapers or a new front porch,” says William Bill Price, Real Estate Teams, LLC of Real Estate Teams, LLC. “But there are a great deal of small, inexpensive things you can do for the outside of your home that will make the overall appearance much more appealing.” Price suggests these simple do-it-yourself projects, all of which will take less than one afternoon, and cost you 100 dollars—or less!

Flower Boxes. “Putting flower boxes under your windows will give your home a pop of color and increase the overall charm factor of your property,” says Price. All it takes is the boxes themselves—which are usually under $35—some soil, and plants. Not interested in flower boxes? A few potted plants lining your porch, steps or walkway will do the trick as well.

Repaint Your Accents. Repainting the accents of your home—including the front door, trim and shutters—will give your house a fresh, clean look. “Choosing a bold color will make your house stick out, but even playing it safe with a neutral tone will make your property appear clean and well cared for,” says Price.

Replace Your Numbers. “Many houses have old, faded or rusted numbers. Buying new, modern numbers—or even customized numeral plaques—can really help the look of the front of your house,” says Price. “This is a small detail that is often overlooked but can have a really nice effect.” 

Plant a Garden. Planting a small flower garden in the front of your house will give your home a warm, inviting look. “Foliage adds instant curb appeal,” states Price. “If you don’t want to tend to flowers, consider planting a tree.” 

Detailing. Adding interesting details, such as a bird feeder or birdbath, will improve the appeal of your front yard. “Inexpensive stepping stones trailed throughout a garden or up to the front door are also attractive touches,” suggests Price. 

Mailbox Makeover. “Getting an upgraded or customized mailbox adds great detailing to the front of your house,” says Price. “Whether you opt for a mounted box on the side of your home or a curbside container, having a mailbox that stands out is a nice touch.” 

“There are many different low-budget options for bolstering your curb appeal,” says Price. “Doing so will immediately make your home more inviting, assure a great first impression and enable a faster selling time.” 

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I am a long time Maryland resident having graduated from Annapolis High School, Johns Hopkins University (BSE) and the University of Maryland. I graduated from University of Maryland with a Masters degree in Engineering. I earned my REALTOR license in 2002 and the Graduate REALTOR Institute designation, GRI. My focus is to assist my clients achieve their objective in their real estate transaction while saving them time and money. I believe that Real Estate Sales is about helping people.TM My goal is to help people save time and money by assisting them to buy and sell homes in the Maryland Counties of Frederick, Carroll, Howard, Montgomery and Washington. 
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