The Spring home selling season is well underway in Albuquerque, and homes are selling fast. With reduced interest rates and reduced inventory, now is an ideal time to sell your home.

If you do decide to put your home for sale on the Albuquerque market, one of the first things you should look at is your home's curb appeal. After all, first impressions are critical when selling a home. 

Fixing up your home's curb appeal is also a great way to stay busy and healthy. It's a task that will also pay off when you sell your home and get a higher price for it.

Here are a few simple and affordable ways to boost your home's curb appeal:

Take care of your lawn

Your front yard is probably the most obvious part of your home's curb appeal. If you have a grass lawn, make sure it's mowed regularly and any debris is removed. And make sure to keep it watered and fertilized to prevent brown spots.

Let there be light

Is your entryway looking a bit dark? You may just need to clean off the cobwebs and debris to make your entry look more bright and clean. If you need some additional light sources, hang some porch string lights or use solar powered lanterns to light up a walkway.

Embrace symmetry

Symmetry is an important part of design and creates focal points that are pleasing to look at. You can achieve this by placing matching wall lanterns or plants on either side of your front door. If you don’t have room at your entryway, you can do the same thing around your garage door.

Clean your gutters

Clean gutters both inside and out, clearing out any debris and really scrubbing the outsides until they look good as new (or as close to new as you can get them looking). You’ll be in awe at what a little elbow grease can do.

Power wash it off

Power washing your drive and walkways is a great way to improve your curb appeal. See if you can borrow a power washer if you don't have one. If local restrictions allow, you can rent one for an affordable price.

Fix it up

If you have the tools to do so, go around your home and find anything that needs a quick fix, such as ripped screens, burned out bulbs, or chipped paint. Even tiny flaws can stand out against an otherwise picturesque exterior, so it’s worth taking a day to fix them. 

Utilize outdoor furniture smartly

Too much outdoor furniture can clutter your home’s appearance, while too little can make it look scarce or neglected. Try to find a good balance somewhere in the middle, and be sure that all outdoor furniture you have is clean and in good condition. For small yards, think about putting in simple ceramic stools for seating and add some extra charm by setting up a small table with a pretty planter on the top.

You can boost your home's curb appeal in just a day or weekend if you plan ahead. 

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