15 Beautiful Curb Appeal Ideas That Add Major Value to Your Home

They say first impressions are everything, but the expression couldn't ring more true than when it comes to your front door. Even if the interior of your humble abode is stunning, a lackluster or neglected porch will feel unwelcoming to guests and potential buyers. Keller Williams Realtor, Jason Hartman, tells us, "Curb appeal is critical for buyers and sellers alike. For buyers, the impression a home gives on the outside impacts whether many will even want to go inside." On the other hand, if you're hoping to get a buyer to bite on your property, he says, "Studies have shown curb appeal can increase a home's value by 7% or more."

"It seems as though many buyers are willing to remodel the inside of a home without much hesitation, but if they get a negative vibe or feeling upon arrival," Hartman says, "it's not likely they'll want to submit an offer or even go inside." In fact, he shared with us that he's had buyers arrive at a property and express wanting to move on before even entering the home based on the condition of the exterior. So to be sure the outside matches the perfectly curated likes of your living room and bedrooms, we're sharing 15 homes with major curb appeal.

"Great curb appeal may not make someone more inclined to buy your home," admits Amy Owens of Keller Williams in Montclair, NJ, "but it is guaranteed to get more potential buyers in your door, increasing your buyer pool and ultimately making your home sell for more." Whether you're working with full-on landscaping or your budget is limited to a can of paint, here's how to give your front porch the facelift it deserves.