ornaments. Keep a decent balance, keep it elegant, and don’t go overboard. Keep to a limit of four or five, depending on how big your walkway is, and how full of flowers, rocks, trees, and other aesthetics it already is. Low-cost investments like power-washing the house and concrete, repainting trim, and adding landscaping also add to your home’s curb appeal. The goal here is to get more money for your home. Home buyers generally aren’t interested in a property that needs work unless you don’t mind selling it below market value. Make the necessary improvements to update the exterior of your property, and you’ll benefit from the many people who are drawn to the inside of your home when they see how beautiful it is from the curb! You may find yourself with 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 can sell that house quickly or make the profit they want and/or need.
CREATE A GRAND ENTRANCE OF YOUR FRONT DOOR
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 doorknob is the first touch point of your home. If the entry handset is worn or loose, replace the door handle with a heavy- duty deadbolt and knob combination. This wise investment of less than $50 will make your home more visually impressive. A flimsy lock or handle on your front door will make potential home buyers feel uncomfortable, and they might not even know
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