Buyers form an opinion in the first eight seconds – usually before they are fully out of the car. The good news is that the highest-impact curb-appeal projects are also the cheapest. Here are ten you can do for under $500 total.
The quick wins
Power-wash the siding, walkway, and driveway. Edge the lawn and lay fresh mulch – the single biggest visual upgrade per dollar. Paint the front door a confident color, polish or replace the house numbers, and swap the porch light fixture. Trim overgrown shrubs away from the windows, plant a pair of matching containers flanking the door, and pressure-clean the mailbox.
The one splurge worth it
If you have a few dollars left, a fresh coat of paint on the shutters ties the whole facade together. Spend the rest on a clean, welcoming doormat – the smallest detail that signals a cared-for home.
