5 Curb Appeal Basics You Can’t Afford to Ignore

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Buyers start forming a first impression as they drive up to your home, so here are five curb appeal basics you can’t afford to ignore.

5 Curb Appeal Basics You Can’t Afford to Ignore

First things first: you have to clean up your yard before you list your home for sale. That means removing toys, tools and other items that belong in the shed, cutting the grass, power washing your driveway and sidewalk, and conducting general maintenance around flowerbeds and bushes.

But you can take things a step farther (and impress buyers more) by putting these five curb appeal basics to use:

  1. Invest in a new mailbox and house numbers
  2. Dress up your hardware
  3. Create a comfy space on the porch
  4. Update your lighting
  5. Make an “instant garden”

Scroll down for a closer look at each.

1700 N Newton St.
$1,200,000
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 5,748 Sq Ft
  • 8.870 Acres

1700 N Newton St. Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Larry Carpenter III from Carpenter Realty LLC.

515 N Weisheit Drive W
$596,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 5,029 Sq Ft
  • 2.295 Acres

515 N Weisheit Drive W Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Stacey Thieman-Wright from THIEMAN REALTY.

4288 W Anya Court
$469,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 3,849 Sq Ft
  • 0.557 Acres

4288 W Anya Court Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Linda Schroering from CENTURY 21 SCHROERING REALTY.

4807 Killarney Court
$425,000
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3,780 Sq Ft
  • 0.570 Acres

4807 Killarney Court Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Jake Mauntel from American Dream Mauntel Realty.

307 Newton Street
$400,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3,490 Sq Ft
  • 0.353 Acres

307 Newton Street Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Tama Stemle from RE/MAX Local.

4180 Timberpoint Court
$279,900
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2,867 Sq Ft
  • 0.800 Acres

4180 Timberpoint Court Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Melody Faulk from RE/MAX Local.

1443 Dexter Court
$274,900
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,365 Sq Ft
  • 0.490 Acres

1443 Dexter Court Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Adam Boyd from BOYD REALTY & DEVELOPMENT LLC.

3422 Lakeside Dr Drive
$244,900
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2,564 Sq Ft
  • 0.440 Acres

3422 Lakeside Dr Drive Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Diana Feuerbach from Key Associates of Rockport IN.

1486 3rd Avenue
$237,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2,577 Sq Ft
  • 0.900 Acres

1486 3rd Avenue Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Steve Lukemeyer from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.

214 W 9th Street
$219,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2,100 Sq Ft
  • 0.110 Acres

214 W 9th Street Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Ruger Kerstiens from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.

903-3 Reyling Drive
$199,900
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,266 Sq Ft

903-3 Reyling Drive Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Kara Hinshaw from Key Associates Signature Realty.

610 E Fourteenth Street
$199,500
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2,280 Sq Ft
  • 0.130 Acres

610 E Fourteenth Street Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Ryan Craig from RE/MAX Local.

1031 DORBETT Street
$197,000
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2,568 Sq Ft
  • 0.190 Acres

1031 DORBETT Street Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Connie Thewes from HOFFMAN & MULLEN REALTY INC.

1766 W State Road 56 Highway
$195,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2,440 Sq Ft
  • 0.920 Acres

1766 W State Road 56 Highway Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Linda Schroering from CENTURY 21 SCHROERING REALTY.

4321 Rhine Strasse
$192,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,344 Sq Ft
  • 0.230 Acres

4321 Rhine Strasse Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Dara O'Neil from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.

Basic Curb Appeal Tip #1: Invest in a New Mailbox and House Numbers

If your mailbox isn’t fairly new, consider replacing it. The same goes for your house numbers, which should match your home’s exterior style and be clearly visible from the road so buyers can find it easily. Just be sure to check with your homeowners association (if you have one) so you remain within its guidelines.

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Basic Curb Appeal Tip #2: Dress Up Your Hardware

Give your front door a style boost by investing in a new door handle and deadbolt. Match it to your house numbers and the other hardware on your porch to create a streamlined look that buyers will love.

Basic Curb Appeal Tip #3: Create a Comfy Space on Your Porch

Your front porch can serve as an extension of the indoor living space, so show buyers that it’s a great place to spend time. You can do that by adding comfortable seating gathered around a small table. You don’t have to be traditional, either; you can install a porch swing or a pair of rocking chairs. The main point is to show buyers that they may enjoy spending time on the porch after they purchase your home.

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Basic Curb Appeal Tip #4: Update Your Lighting

At the bare minimum, you should clean your porch’s light fixture thoroughly before you list your home for sale. If the fixture has seen better days, replace it. You should also pay attention to the other lighting in your landscaping; if you have lights illuminating your sidewalk, uplighting your trees, or anywhere else, make sure that all the bulbs are in good shape and that everything’s working properly.

Basic Curb Appeal Tip #5: Make an Instant Garden

Adding a container garden or beautiful potted plants can make a huge difference in the way buyers see your home. You can place them in strategic locations around your yard for maximum curb appeal.

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