Dianne Drinkwater, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Florida Network RealtyPhone:
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Email: [email protected]
Boosting your home’s curb appeal doesn’t need to be a difficult or expensive task. Even the smallest upgrades or adjustments can boost your home’s value and aesthetic appeal, regardless of the architectural style or amount of space you have to work with. Some upgrades are well worth doing, even if you are not looking to sell your home. Refreshing your home’s exterior also provides an excellent opportunity to add a personal touch you can take pride in—without breaking the bank.
Here are 3 simple and low-cost ways to refresh your home exterior and improve curb appeal:
Think of your house numbers like a name tag for your home. Not only is this feature an essential identifier, but a perfect opportunity to upgrade your home’s appearance with little effort. Remove outdated styles or numbers that are difficult to see from a distance in favor of clean, eye-catching alternatives. Common materials for house numbers include brass, stainless steel and aluminum, but you may even find painted ceramic or treated wood as a more eclectic choice. You can either buy individual numbers or ready-made sets and all the installation materials you will need at your hardware store.
Ample lighting is crucial to making your home’s exterior and entryway inviting and safe. If you like the style of your current fixtures but want to improve their effectiveness and aesthetic, even a quick removal of dust and cobwebs can make an enormous difference. This way, your lights will seem brighter and brand new with no additional cost or installation. To take a lighting refresh to the next level, consider changing the style of your fixtures entirely. When choosing new lighting, keep in mind the style of your home and any existing hardware. Also, make sure you use the right bulbs! LED bulbs can save you money on your energy bill and are available in multiple wattages and styles in order to create the ideal entryway ambiance.
Your front door is the gateway into your home and another important feature to consider upgrading. Brightly colored doors have become more and more popular over the years and have proven an excellent way to give your house a boost of character and curb appeal. While replacing a front door can be costly, painting your existing door can change the entire look and feel of your home exterior for a fraction of the price. Whether it’s red, blue, green, white or anything in between, choose a color that works best with your home’s existing color palette. That said, don’t be afraid to go bold! The beauty of paint is that you can always choose another color if you change your mind.
There are a lot of details that go into giving a house great curb appeal. Luckily, this means that it only takes upgrading a few minor details to make a dramatic improvement. Since you can accomplish most upgrades yourself and on a budget, you will see big returns both on home value and personal satisfaction.
Dianne is a full time, full service, state licensed Realtor®, member of Northeast Florida Regional Association of Realtors® (NEFAR), St. Augustine/ St.Johns County Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), and Northeast Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service And St. Augustine/St. Johns (MLS), Shearwater Certified, and Military on the Move Designation.
She provides a unique blend of leadership, sales acumen, project management, technology, and world class customer relation skills to enhance Watson Realty Corporation's values in the real estate sales and mortgage marketplace. She is a decisive take action solution-oriented professional with 25+ years of progressive business experience who efficiently utilizes technology to improve results. She has lived in the St. Augustine/Jacksonville area since 2005 and has seen the area continue to flourish and stays well informed of future growth plans within Northeast Florida.
Let's take a look at the lighter side of Dianne. She loves life is artistic loves music, the arts, yoga and genealogy! She loves to explore and hates to be bored. She loves the outdoors, especially plant life and wildlife. She has been a Master Gardener in Florida and Maine; as a photography enthusiast she has the eye to spot the perfect shot, which spills over to the photos she makes of the properties she markets AND frequently hires the best specialized real estate photographers/drone and videographers who make the difference in the sale. And, she loves to share her knowledge of the local real estate market and all aspects of the process to guide you through each step as a coach rather than a salesperson.
So, let's sum it up. Buying or selling your home is an important life decision. Reasons can vary greatly from change of lifestyle, to relocation or life challenges. You need someone you can trust, count on, respect and help shoulder the stress, anxiety and time commitment involved. Doesn't this sound like someone you want working for you?
So, what's the next step? Contacting Dianne of course. It is all about YOUR needs, goals, timeline and DREAMS! She's here to help you achieve them and she looks forward to hearing from you.
What are you looking for in a Realtor? - Someone who will really listen to your wants and needs? Someone who will expertly market your home until the SOLD sign adorns your front lawn or if you are a buyer tirelessly researches your wish list to find that perfect home? - How about someone who will always be honest, holds ethics in high regard as a realtor, who works aggressively to get you the best price for your home and someone who knows the market?
Selling or buying a home is a partnership with your trusted advisor- Dianne Drinkwater