• All outside fixtures and components working and in good repair (door and yard lights, garage door, porch rails), functioning properly and looking their best • Outdoor features such as patio furniture or the deck updated with staining or painting Make all major and minor improvements to update the exterior of your property. There might be a long list of things to do. It takes hard work to get a home ready to sell. Anyone can put a house on the market, but not everyone sells quickly or with great profits. Then, await the prospective buyers who will be drawn to the inside of your home when they see how beautiful it is from your curb!
CREATING A GRAND ENTRANCE
Impressing the home shopper at the front door is an important aspect of curb appeal. This means more than putting out a welcome mat or potted plants. You want them to feel safe and secure when they open the door. The knob is probably the first thing visitors will touch, so make this tactile experience solid and reassuring. A flimsy lock or handle on your front door will make potential home buyers feel uncomfortable, and they might not even know why. Security is important to home buyers. Replace a worn or loose entry handle. Consider replacing the handle with a heavy-duty deadbolt and knob combination. This investment of less than $100 will make your home more visibly and practically secure. The front door itself is a focal point, so make it impressive, too. Is the paint on your metal door faded? Is it peeled and flaking? Freshen it up and add a dash of color. Choose a paint that complements the color of your home. Replace worn brass kick plates. Replacing an old beat up wooden door is well worth the cost given the first impression the door creates. Your goal is for buyers to sense "this is a great place to come home to." 16
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