Considering selling your Albuquerque home in the near future? Due to the hot market, most homes are selling quickly. Even so, your home needs to look amazing to get the best price.

Making improvements to the exterior of your home is one effective way to achieve this. Here are some top tips to get the outside of your home in great shape.

Paint the House

Selling a house can be made easier with a great paint job. Potential buyers tend to avoid houses with old or outdated paint. These days it is more important than ever to make a good first impression. When potential buyers aren't impressed with the outside appearance of your home, they'll be less likely to view it.

If you have recently painted your home, you might want to consider updating the trim to give it a fresh, new look without having to complete a complete painting project.

Clean It

Good old soap and water and a long-handled, soft bristle brush is a good way to remove dirt and grime from your siding. Try spraying it off first, then scrub it if needed with a solution of 1/2 cup trisodium phosphate—TSP, (available at grocery stores, hardware stores, and home improvement centers) dissolved in 1 gallon of water.

Power Wash

Use a power washer if TSP doesn't remove the dirt. During your power washing, you might as well clean your walkways and driveway as well.

Front Door

It can make a huge difference to freshen up your front door. The process can be as simple as a good scrubbing, or as complex as a complete painting. A new door will be a great investment if the whole thing needs to be replaced.

Check Eaves and Downspouts

Cobwebs, wasps nests, and grime love these areas.

Stain the Fence

Have you noticed that your wooden fence is looking weathered? If you really want to kill some time, you can stain it yourself. For a more professional look, you may want to rent or buy a sprayer.

Wash the Windows

Do some work on those windows with those restless teenagers of yours. Even if you don't have teenagers, this is a wonderful way to get fit. Cleaning is most effective when you use dishwashing liquid and a squeegee.

Landscaping

The appearance of your home's exterior is largely influenced by your lawn. Even though you might spend a lot of time and effort on the house itself, you might lose all the effect if the lawn is unkempt. Taking care of your lawn starts with regularly mowing it. To give your lawn an extra boost, you can plant flowers, weed, and edge it. You should give your bushes and hedges a good haircut. (People appreciate nice haircuts these days.)

During this pandemic, your home is an investment that protects you. Even if you don't intend to sell your Albuquerque property, giving it some attention and love can be a very worthwhile investment.

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