and all without being rushed into hasty, costly decisions. Then you can go confidently buy the fun things to decorate and add curb appeal without the worry of being blindsided by something later. Trust me, it's not any fun when you go spend a bunch of money on the house to make it look great, put it on the market and then get hit with a huge surprise that you have to shell out thousands for unexpectedly and think back and say, "Damn, wish we would have known, I wouldn't have spent so much on all this other stuff!" Remember, the goal is to get most money for your home in the shortest amount of time with the least amount of anxiety. Home buyers usually aren’t interested in a home that needs work these days unless you want to sell below market value. So, look around your house and yard and make a written list of everything that could be improved: • Shrubs trimmed, flower gardens tended, beds weeded, and walkways tidy • No trash, trash cans, lawn clippings, branches, or general mess in the yard • 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. Sometimes 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! Keep in mind that even if the interior of your home is up-to-date, 19
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