The exterior of your home can give prospective Ottawa home buyers a thumbs-up first impression of your home. This first impression is critical; research shows landscaping increases your home’s value, so the more your outside is designed to appeal to buyers, the better.
However, it’s still important to budget when renovating to sell: It won’t be your home much longer, so don’t overdo it. Buyers appreciate an exterior that looks cared-for and well-maintained, not flashy. As always, paint is a good place to splurge; highlight your home’s architectural features and make it clean and welcoming with an exterior paint job. Avoid trendy colors and stay with neutrals that suit your home’s style. Enhance the entrance with new outdoor light fixtures, new hardware and planted urns. These simple fixes will stop buyers in their tracks. And may even sell your home.