7 Exterior Features That Could Be Hurting Your Home’s Value, According to Real Estate Pros

 

Preparing to sell your house can be a stressful time. Between paperwork, getting ready for potential buyers, and packing up to move, the to-do list can seem endless.

But before putting your house on the market, there might be a few exterior features that are decreasing your home's value. Experts say: "Make them a top priority to fix."

 

First impressions:

Poor landscaping can decrease a home's value by 30%, but it's also one of the easiest exterior fixes.

Curb appeal is very real, and having an overrun lawn, fallen leaves covering the pavement, or a poorly-planned landscape hurts first impressions; it can even decrease your home's value by up to 30%.

"Landscaping is one of the most straightforward ways to improve a home’s perceived value, especially if you’re too strapped to do major renovations on the exterior," Evering explains. "DIY touches like trimming overgrown hedges, planting seasonal flowers, and adding fresh mulch will make a big impact with minimal investment.”

Small steps like clearing pathways and mowing the lawn are great places to start. Plus, trimming the shrubs surrounding your home could improve the amount of natural light inside, which is one of the main features buyers look for in a new home.

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