Many people tend to neglect the exterior of their home when it comes to making updates. Exterior home updates range from minor changes like adding bushes, trees and flowers to major renovations like installing new siding. Remember your exterior is what makes a first impression when potential buyers see your home.
Landscaping
Simple landscaping can have a huge impact and does not always require a designer. If you are not sure where to start, do your research online or talk to your neighbors. You can transform your landscape by adding colorful flowers, edging your beds, and treating the yard. You can sod a $5,000 sq. ft. yard for approximately $1,500. If you can't afford sod, then seed the yard. You will receive a 100% return on these landscaping projects.
Exterior
You can repaint your home yourself. A gallon of paint covers 400 sq. ft. of house. This is a big job, but it is fairly inexpensive. Change the entire look of your house by installing new siding. The average national cost to replace 1,250 sq. ft. of vinyl siding is $7,239. The average return on investment is $6,914 (95.5%). You can get even a higher return on investment by installing fiber-cement siding. It costs approximately $10,393 with a return on investment of $10,771 (103.6%).
Updating the exterior can by challenging because you may not know where to start. To decide where to start, it really depends on how much time and money you have to do the renovations. Remember that curb appeal is important and it does not have to break the budget.
Don Wenner can offer you tips to make your Easton exterior home renovations easy. Visit donwenner.com for the best properties in Bethlehem, Easton, or Allentown or Northern New Jersey.
Very informative post - use should also post it on Localism for the consumers to read.
Have a great Friday.
Also, drive through a neighborhood you like and see how those people take care of their property. Then go back and look at yours. The comparison will help you see changes to make.
Thanks for your comments. You are right , Heath. Checking our the neighborhood is a good way to alert to what you should do - then go one better for a competitive edge.