stain or paint. • Faded or chipping paint, siding, or trim will always detract from curb appeal. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is recommended. If your exterior paint is in good condition, make sure your doors and window trim are, too. It is well worth the cost of this upgrade because it will add to the overall look and feel of your home. • Power washing the house, walkways, and driveway can be almost as effective as repainting, and at a much lower cost. You can rent power washers from your local hardware store, or if you’re not able to do it yourself, most house painters offer pressure washing as a side service. • Adding some stone or stone veneer to the face of your home is an inexpensive way to instantly update your home, if it complements the design. • Add a “smart” doorbell. Eight of ten home doorbells are outdated or not working, so if you invest $200 in a doorbell equipped with a camera and speaker, you will impress home shoppers who are looking for security measures. Curb appeal is one of the most important elements in selling your home quickly and successfully. You can create interest in your home before buyers even step out of the car, no matter how uninterested they might have been initially; after that, though, it’s up to the interior of your house to carry that impression. The upcoming sections will lead you through the interior staging of your home and understanding the power of photography in marketing your home. Know where to spend and where to save. The investment of your time and energy to update can improve the way your home is appraised, viewed, and valued.
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