How to improve your street appeal

Did you know that it only takes 8 seconds for a potential buyer to sight your home and pique their interest? That is why it is so important to present the outside of your home in the best light.

To start, walk across the street and take a long, hard look at your place. Does it stand out for the wrong reasons? Is there something that needs to be repaired or replaced? Think of how a potential buyer may view your property for the first time.

Here are 4 areas you should concentrate on to inspire buyers and improve the saleability of your home.

Front door
Treat your main entrance to a makeover, nothing is more welcoming that a freshly painted timber door in a colour that works in with the rest of the exterior. Be careful not to offend people with your colour choice. If in doubt use a colour that is already in use on your exterior.

Garden
Planning on doing some planting of fresh foliage to dress up your garden? Then carefully consider plant selection in relation to your colour scheme. Chop back overgrown bushes and trees and make sure your pathway is clear for easy navigation to the front door.ย Mowing the lawns regularly and sweeping up autumn leaves is most important to maintain the image of a well kept and loved home.

Windows
While you are out there on the street being objective, examine the window coverings on all windows that face the street. Are they in good repair? Do you have mismatched curtains mixed in with tired old blinds? Your street appeal will be much more impressive if the window treatments all match. If you donโ€™t wish to go to the expense of updating, at least take down what you have and live without any coverings, that will look better.

Letter Box
This is a relatively inexpensive upgrade you can do and will impress drive by inspections. Ensure you select a style that suits the design and colouring of your home and looks smart alongside the garden or fence.

Remember that it is not only photo day that your home needs to be โ€˜best dressedโ€™, once you are on the market, you need to keep it up. People often drive by to eyeball the property even before coming to an open home, so you want your place to be first on their list

Written by Tania Bell from Green Room Interiors

Green Room Interiors |ย W greenroominteriors.com.au | M 0425 739 701

Share:

More Posts

Market Update | June 2025 Edition

Australia’s inflation remains steady, with annual growth at 2.4% in April. Underlying inflation, which is the Reserve Bankโ€™s key indicator also sits comfortably within the 2โ€“3% target range, coming in at 2.8%. In response, the RBA reduced the cash rate by 0.25% in May, bringing it down to 3.85%. This marks the second cut this year, providing relief to mortgage

Meet Our June CSP Grant Recipient

Meet Our June CSP Grant Recipient Weโ€™re proud to announce Box Hill City Band as the recipient of our June Community Support Grant. This talented group of young musicians, Box Hill Academy Brass, has won the Australian National Band Championships two years in a row and is now preparing to represent Australia at the prestigious New Zealand Brass Band Championships

Meet Our May CSP Grant Recipient

Meet Our May CSP Grant Recipient Since launching the Noel Jones Community Support Program, weโ€™ve proudly contributed over $45,000 across 30 grants to local groups and initiatives. From schools and sports clubs to charities and community organisations, these grants have helped support education, health, and social impact programs throughout our neighbourhoods. Our May 2025 grant has been awarded to Chirnside

Market Update | May 2025 Edition

With the federal election now settled, attention is turning to how the Albanese Governmentโ€™s second term will influence Australiaโ€™s housing market. A series of major housing reforms are already underway, aimed at boosting accessibility and easing affordability pressures. Laborโ€™s expanded 5% deposit scheme is a significant move, removing income caps for first-home buyers and widening the pool of eligible applicants.

Send Us A Message

Good Job!

Thanks for taking the time to let me know about your needs.

I look forward to helping you find your new home.โ€‹

Buyer Requirements

Thank you!

Iโ€™ll be in touch soon with information on the suburb youโ€™re buying in.

Find Out More