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Deer Park’s housing market is moving fast—homes spent just 20 days on market this April, closing at a median $296 K and posting a 13.8 % year-over-year price jump. With buyers acting quickly, first impressions matter more than ever: 92 % of REALTORS® tell sellers to tackle curb appeal before listing because it’s the easiest way to hook drive-by and online shoppers alike. Below are exterior upgrades that cost far less than a price reduction yet can nudge your Deer Park home into “offer accepted” territory.
Gulf-Coast pollen and refinery dust cling to brick, siding, and driveways. A half-day professional wash brightens the entire façade and signals “well-maintained” to buyers scrolling Zillow. Pro tip: ask the crew to include the back patio so listing photos pop from every angle.
A quart of high-quality exterior enamel and a Saturday afternoon turn faded builder beige into modern slate, navy, or fire-engine red. Architectural Digest notes that a bold, freshly painted door is one of the highest-impact, lowest-cost curb-appeal boosters.
Match the door handle, deadbolt, porch light, and mailbox in matte black or aged bronze. Coordinated fixtures photograph like new construction—without the price tag.
Layer fresh cedar mulch and swap thirsty annuals for native drought-tolerant picks such as Gulf Muhly and Texas Sage. Buyers see low maintenance; you pocket the water savings.
Evening showings are common in refinery-shift towns. Warm-white LEDs along the walkway and a pair of uplights on the live-oak trunks create magazine-worthy ambiance for pennies a night.
