You’re probably aware that appearance means a lot when selling a home. Maybe you’ve already started working on cleaning, decluttering, and staging. But have you considered the exterior of your home yet? You might be missing out on some essential outdoor maintenance tasks.

These Essential Outdoor Maintenance Tips Can Transform Your Home

Before you get too caught up on the interior of your home, remember that the first thing a buyer sees is actually the exterior! And if they don’t like what they see from the curb, they might not bother to continue on inside. So take a little time to spruce up the outside of your home—front and back—to give your buyers something to fall in love with at first sight.

Here’s how to get started.

Mow the lawn (if you have it)

One of the simplest things you can do for your home is to say on top of the mowing! An overgrown yard looks messy and can be a haven for weeds and other unwelcome plants. Regular mowing will keep your grass healthy and looking well maintained.

Work on your landscaping

Many homes in the Albuquerque area don’t have a lot of lawn, thanks to the dry climate. But you probably have some kind of plant life out in your yard, so pay attention to it. Does it need to be trimmed back? Watered? Weeded? Is it lacking all together?

Spruce up your entry

Your entry should welcome visitors into your home. If yours is empty or in ill-repair, it might not make buyers too eager to come inside. Consider some simple improvements like painting your front door, replacing your doorknob and house numbers, and adding a new seasonal wreath and welcome mat.

Inspect your roof

Next, take a glance upwards. How does your roof look? Can you spot any missing or crooked shingles? Is there any growth or rot? Is there any rust or cracking on the caulking around your flashing? If you’re not sure what to look for, consider having your roof inspected. While completely replacing your roof might be a costly project, minor repairs could be worth the expense to avoid deterring buyers with deterioration.

Powerwash your home

Next, take a look at your siding. Is it looking dirty, dingy, or a little worse for the wear? You might benefit from some powerwashing. You may also want to inspect your siding for any cracked, mildewy, or missing siding. Minor repairs or even a paint job might help to bring some new life to tired siding.

Clean and/or refinish your deck

If you’re pressure washing your siding, you might as well wash your deck, too! If your deck is made of wood, consider whether it would benefit from being refinished or repainted. Refinishing doesn’t just improve appearances; it can actually prolong your deck’s longevity, too.

Thinking of Listing in Albuquerque?

Are you thinking about selling a home in the Albuquerque area? We’d love to help! Contact the Feils today to learn more about how we can get your home looking fantastic, price it accurately, and list it for top dollar.