The exterior of your home is a powerful selling tool. It's the photo that catches a buyer's eye online, and their first impression when they arrive. You want them to be wowed from the start. Since you're about to sell, you don't want to spend too much time or money - but some simple touches can make your property stand out. Here are quick tips to turn heads for all the right reasons.
Give your garden a once-over
A tidy front garden works wonders, so roll up your sleeves. Mow the lawn, trim hedges and pull up the weeds. Want a splash of colour? Pop to your local garden centre for a tray of low-maintenance, colourful annuals like geraniums, or a few pre-planted pots you can dot around the space.
Fresh mulch is brilliant for making borders look tidier. It blocks weeds and makes bare spots look planned rather than neglected.
These simple touches can transform your outdoor space with minimal effort.
A lick of paint
Fresh paint makes your home look clean and well-kept. Repainting the entire exterior might be too much, but even freshening up key areas like the front door, shutters and trim can make a huge difference.
Your front door is the star of the show. Consider a new colour or updated hardware. Even small changes like a new doorknob or knocker can lift the whole look. Make sure your house number is clearly visible, and fixing the broken doorbell should definitely make the shortlist.
The walk to your front door
While you're at it, give your driveway and walkways some TLC. You can repair cracks, remove weeds and give everything a good scrub – a power wash if possible. That way, every step up to your front door is giving a good impression.
Light it up
Good lighting enhances both safety and appeal. It adds a warm, welcoming ambiance to your home. However, as we head into summer and the days get longer, this will be less of a factor – outdoor lighting is more of a consideration for late afternoon viewings in the winter months, when buyers might need some help seeing shadowy walkways clearly.
Picture perfect
First impressions start well before buyers visit – they begin when we take the photos for your property listing. So, if you do nothing else, prepare for our photography team.
Declutter your outdoor space when our photographer visits. Move post, muddy boots and especially bins out of sight. The first thing potential buyers should notice is your lovely home – not your rubbish.
A tidy exterior lets buyers focus on your home's best features without distractions.
Don’t get stuck watching paint dry…
These tips will boost your kerb appeal nicely. But even if your paint is weathered or gardening isn't your strong suit, don’t forget we get it done. Foxtons Photographers will still show your property in its best light, and our Negotiators will share your home’s full potential in viewings.
So, don't let your to-do list delay your property goals. Start with a valuation and let London's number 1 estate agency work on getting buyers through the door:
Source: This information comes from Foxtons Sales Department and our in-house team: Foxtons Specialist Video & Photography – to make sure you to get the best out of your property listing and each viewing we conduct. If you have any questions about this article, ask a Foxtons expert.
