Part 1
Low voltage lighting and how it can assist sell a property are topics that few home builders, real estate agents, and homeowners pay much attention to. You shouldn't ignore a property's flaws while stressing its best qualities while trying to sell it. People frequently believe that landscaping and curb appeal improvements are not important, yet making a good first impression is crucial for luring in purchasers.
You may improve the appearance of your house by including some landscape lights. The lights can be utilized to create soft illumination that highlights structural details and fosters a cozy atmosphere. Such soft lighting, which primarily consists of low-voltage led lights, can contribute to raising the value of your house. Landscape lighting comes the closest to achieving a 100% return on investment (ROI) among improvements.
So how can you use low-voltage exterior lighting to improve curb appeal and boost the market value of your property?
1. Showcase the Exterior Architecture of Your Home
Why not flaunt your exquisitely finished walkway? You can use landscape lighting to bring attention to it. Think about installing soft lighting fixtures to illuminate the plants and bushes leading to the yard. Open houses at night are preferred by prospective buyers who see hosting gatherings and parties for their friends and family.
You want to make a good impression on visitors to your house, and subdued lighting can help you do this with potential buyers. Few people might equate the lights with simple exterior lighting and garden design, yet they can convey a cozy warmth.
In order to highlight tall elements like walls, trees, and pillars while also generating light and shadows, up-lighting is a great option. You can utilize a set quantity of lighting to cast shadows on different landscape features like statues and bushes. Your backyard or a few focus points around the house will be created by the lights and shadows up-lighting produce, adding visual interest.
Low voltage bulbs can be used to simulate moonlight, and overhead lighting in trees or on the roof can cast light downward. It will be adequate to serve as a light source for those navigating the yard or property at night. Installing soft lighting that draws attention to your distinctive door will enhance the display.
According to research, many homeowners and real estate agents like homes with a distinctive and personalized landscape lighting system. The technique may raise the market value of the property by as much as 20%. Additionally, 90% of buyers of homes believe that outdoor lighting is one of the most desirable outside features of a home, according to the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders).
2. Make The Open House Experience Better
Consider organizing an open house event for later that evening, just as the sun is beginning to set. Attending potential buyers will get the chance to observe the home's transformation as dusk falls. A presentation that has a strong dramatic emotional impact may persuade potential buyers to make a persuasive offer.