in the yard • All outsid e fixt ures 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 . Th ere 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 pro fits. Th en, 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, in good repair, with perfect plumbing and electrical work, and is decorated nicely for appeal, the exterior and curb appeal of your home will in fl uence a buyer’s decision before they even enter the house. When you drive up to your home, take a hard, objective look and inventory the things that need attention. With simple improvements like weeding, trimming, window washing, and decluttering the yard and garage, you can improve the appearance of your home in an a ft ernoon. CREATING A GRAND ENTRANCE Impressing the home shopper at the front door is an important aspect of curb appeal . Th is means more than putting out a welcome mat or potted plants. You want them to feel safe and secure when they open the door . Th e knob is probably th e fir st thing visitors will touch, so make this tactile experience solid and reassuring . A flim sy lock or handle on your front door will make potential home buyers feel uncomfortable, and they might not
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