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To Increase Your Home's Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is something everyone should work on but is of particular importance to those wishing to sell their home. As soon as a new listing comes up, perspective buyers are going to drive by to decide which if they’re interested in seeing more. These handy tips can make your house outshine all the others on the real estate market.

  1. Be certain your house can be clearly seen from every direction of the yard. If there are bushes or trees blocking windows trim them back.

  2. Have your curtains/blinds all uniform in color from the outside.

  3. Wash your windows.

  4. Power wash the exterior of your home and all decks and sidewalks.

  5. Schedule your driveway to be sealed as soon as weather permits. If you have a stone driveway, put down a new fresh layer of stone.

  6. Paint your front door.

  7. Add new mulch and edge your yard.

  8. Repair all cracked and chipping paint on the exterior of your house. A buyer may look past this defect, but a mortgage appraiser may insist that the deteriorating paint be repaired or they will not give your buyer a mortgage.

  9. Clean the gutters.

  10. Rake your yard to remove all dead leaves and debris

  11. Cut back all the dead brown remains from last season’s perennials.

  12. If you have a front porch highlight it with a pair of chairs to sit on.

  13. Display an American flag. All other decorative flags should be avoided.

  14. Remove lawn ornaments.

  15. Replace your mailbox if it is not in mint condition.

  16. Make sure your house number is large and clearly visible.

  17. Park in your garage and shut the door. Your home will appear bigger.

  18. Buy a simple new front door mat.

  19. As long as it is safe, add new light bulbs with a brighter wattage to your porch lights.

  20. Keep in mind that your yard is the first thing a potential buyer will see. The care and maintenance you invest here will give a favorable impression for the level of maintenance in the rest of your home. A good rule of thumb: keep your yard as clean as if it was another room in your house.


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