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First Impressions Can Make or Break the Sale of Your Home

What is Curb Appeal? Curb appeal is the first impression of your house as seen from the street. The large majority of buyers will first see your house as they drive by. Research shows that 80% of genuine buyers will make up their mind from the street. If they like what they see, they will be back. Your house may be a palace on the inside, but if it has no exterior appeal, you will have trouble getting a buyer to go inside. There are many things that can improve the exterior of your home and appeal to a larger number of potential buyers.

Does your home have Curb Appeal?
The next time you are coming home, take a minute to stop at the end of the driveway and look at your house from the eyes of a potential buyer. What is your first impression of the house and the yard? Is it well landscaped? Is the yard maintained? Is the house appear clean or dingy from the weather? Are the gutters clean? What are the best exterior features? What are the worst? How can I improve them?

Below you will find practical ideas for adding some Curb Appeal.

Home Exterior / Entry Imagine the buyer standing on your porch waiting to enter your home. What are they going to see?			Before	After
• Update the front door. Replace, paint or stain. • Replace plain doorknobs with something more attractive. Or simply polish existing hardware. • Replace any dated, outside lighting fixtures. Replace old light bulbs. • Invest in a new welcome mat. • Replace house numbers. They should be visible from the street. • Does the doorbell work?
• Sweep the porch area daily. • Replace any overgrown plants with smaller pots. • Clean any outside furniture. • Add a few pieces of furniture to create a welcoming "useful" space. • Pressure wash the exterior of the house. • Clean all windows, inside and out. • Clean gutters and screens. Make any necessary repairs.			Before	After
Landscaping/ Outdoor Patios and Decks
• Add mulch and small plants. • Keep grass mowed and watered. • Trim all trees and bushes. • Trim trees branches that hang over or touch the roofline. • Replace overgrown hedges or bushes with new smaller ones. • Remove any bushes that hide the front of the house. • Remove any weeds from landscape beds. • Rake leaves. • Fill in bare spots under large shade trees with mulch or shade loving plants. • Paint and repair fences.			Before	After
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• Pressure wash all decks and walkways. • Apply sealer to wooden decks. • Decorate the deck or patio with small potted plants.
• Set the deck for entertaining. Add patio furniture or picnic table with a tablecloth. • Sweep outside areas often to keep free of leaves and debris. • Store garbage cans and recycle containers in a discreet place. • Store mowers and garden tools out of site.

Sidewalks/ Driveways			Before	After
• Sealcoat asphalt driveways. • Remove any weeds or grass growing from cracks in the cement or asphalt. • Fix cracks in the cement on the sidewalks or cement driveways. • Store all toys in the backyard out of sight. • Park cars in the garage or on the street. Keep the driveway clear. • Keep the lawn edged at all walkways and driveway.

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For more tips, see also:
Home Staging Tips to Sell Your House Faster
Suggestions to help make your Open House a success
Guidelines to make your move less stressful
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