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There\u2019s no reason a house with a small yard can\u2019t make a big statement. As the first thing potential buyers will see, it\u2019s important to spruce up your curb appeal to create an inviting and visually pleasing exterior to help potential buyers envision themselves living in your home. According to NAR\u2019s 2023 Remodeling Impact Report<\/a>, 92% of Realtors\u00ae recommend curb appeal improvements before listing a home.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to cover the basics: trim shrubs and trees, pull out weeds, and clean up the yard. But small home curb appeal also means thinking big. Working with a tight space means you\u2019ll need to focus buyers\u2019 eyes upward and outward, show off your home\u2019s best qualities, and persuade them that your little patch of green isn\u2019t as small as it might seem.<\/p>\n

\u201cDrawing your eye up gives the appearance that you\u2019ve got more space,\u201d says Amy Vastardis<\/a>, a top real estate agent of 25 years in the greater Orlando, Florida area<\/a>. \u201cI have a very small yard, and I\u2019ve got banana trees. The big leaves just give the appearance of the yard being more lush, which tricks the mind. It makes it feel like you have more space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Selling Your Home Soon?<\/h3>\n

While these curb appeal tips are great for enjoying your own home, they also can help boost buyer interest if you’re selling. Working with a top agent can help identify the best ways to prep, stage, and market your small home for a successful sale.<\/p>\n \n

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Read on for 10 great ways to boost your small home curb appeal.<\/p>\n

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1. Think vertical<\/h2>\n

Spaces look larger when you draw people\u2019s attention skyward, so incorporate design elements that encourage visitors to look up and around.<\/p>\n

Think statement lighting; tall planters and plants, such as bamboo or topiaries<\/a>; and high-topped accent furniture.<\/p>\n

If your front entryway looks tiny or tired, you can add height and make more of a design statement with a piece of crown molding and paint to match<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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