gates, arbors, or fencing panels need to be clean and fresh, as well. • Clean downspouts and gutters. Repaint or touch-up to eliminate rust spots. You don't want your home to appear neglected so give attention. • Make sure your walkway to the front door is easy to approach. Don't let stacked hoses or unruly landscaping interfere with home shoppers walking up to your home. You want an inviting look to your place. • If you have a weathered look to your railings, consider a fresh coat of varnish 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 good, make sure your doors and window trim is, too. It is well worth the cost this upgrade will add to the overall look and feel of your home. • Power washing the house, walkways, and driveway can be almost effective as repainting, for a much lower cost. Power washers are easily rented from your local hardware outlet. • 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 of your home. • Add a smart doorbell. Eight of ten home doorbells are outdated or non-working, so if you invest $200 in a doorbell equipped with a camera and speaker, you will gain the approval of home shoppers that look for security barriers.
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