{"id":3682,"date":"2023-12-18T05:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=3682"},"modified":"2025-12-01T02:51:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:51:47","slug":"curb-appeal-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/curb-appeal-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Curb Appeal on a Budget: Look Like a Million Bucks for Less than $50"},"content":{"rendered":"

Curb appeal is something 92% of Realtors<\/a> recommend improving before putting your home up for sale. Your home\u2019s curb appeal is the first thing potential buyers see when they pull up to the house, and a bad first impression can significantly hurt your chances of landing a sale.<\/p>\n

Here are 11 ways to spruce up your home\u2019s curb appeal on a budget.<\/p>\n

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1. Buy a new doormat<\/h2>\n

Invest in a new doormat. It\u2019s a cheap and effective fix that can make a good first impression on anyone who knocks on your front door for the first time. Opt for something simple<\/a> \u2014 avoid going too flashy or quirky<\/p>\n

Estimated Cost:<\/h4>\n

$24.99 to $34.99<\/p>\n

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2. Replace the plants and flowers<\/h2>\n

Replace dead or dying plants in your front yard with hardy foliage \u2014 like Zinnia<\/a>, Yarrow, or Aloe Vera. It\u2019s best to buy already-started plants rather than trying from seeds.<\/p>\n

Estimated Cost:<\/h4>\n

$30 for a 4 pack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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