Curb Appeal: Big Impact on a Small Budget

By duanechez

 

The Real Estate market is not was it was a short time ago. And gaining a valuable edge to sell your property and add a few extra dollars to the sales price is extremely important! So Real Estate Agents and potential sellers, take note, a quick easy and cost effective way to add Curb Appeal is to resurface those dingy and dirty looking driveways, carports & sidewalks that lead up to the property and then with neatly trimmed grass and a few nice plants you have a beautifully restored entry to the property and one that has the appearance of being well maintained.

Depending on your budget criteria using a spray texture or stamp overlay can beautify the exterior entrance and add value to the property and give potential buyers that curb appeal WOW! They are looking for. Even just a basic re-surface to make those areas look new again will do wonders for the curb appeal factor. HGTV’s Curb Appeal show has some examples how concrete overlays rejuvenate, beautify and add value to the property. See the Mazza Project. Stamped Concrete, Spray Textures, Acid staining all have great features to add that WOW! Outside the property and inside, the design possibilities are endless and “Your Imagination is Your Limitation” and your budget, of course! But a well thought out design keeping budgetary concerns in mind and you can add a lot of value and curb appeal to your property.

A tip from HomeSeller.com:

A Few Curb Appeal Tips

  • If you can budget it, a fresh paint job does wonders for a dingy house. Drive around your town to find color schemes that are appealing.
  • Clean up the driveway and sidewalks resurface with concrete overlays and colors if budget allows
  • Replace your front door.
  • A neatly trimmed yard and no outdoor clutter makes a property look presentable.

 

Decorative Concrete. Big Impact on a Small Budget

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