• Add symmetrical lighting or planters for balance. • Ensure the entry path is clean, uncluttered, and feels welcoming. • Repair or update porch railings, steps, and walkways. • Install a smart doorbell—buyers love built-in tech and the security it provides. Additional Curb Appeal Enhancements To truly maximize your home’s visual appeal, consider the following: • Symmetry sells. Balanced landscaping and matching décor elements create visual harmony. • Lighting matters. Landscape and porch lighting adds ambiance and enhances security. • Window dressing. Clean, paint, or update shutters. Repaint trim if needed. • Architectural upgrades. Add molding around doors and windows for extra charm. • Fence and gates. Ensure everything is straight, clean, and freshly painted or stained. • Downspouts and gutters. Clean and touch up to avoid signs of rust or neglect. • Exterior painting. If the budget allows, a full repaint can refresh and modernize your home. If not, focus on high- visibility areas like trim and the front door. • Stone accents. Adding stone veneer to your home’s façade (when appropriate) adds texture and curb appeal at a relatively low cost. The Bottom Line Unless you plan to price your home far below market value, today’s buyers aren’t looking for fixer-uppers. They want a home that feels move-in ready from the very first glance. And that first glance starts at the curb.
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