pristine condition, inside and out, you’ll seal the deal in no time. Image is literally everything, and the exterior of the home matters just as much as the interior. Curb appeal can have a big in fl uence on selling price and will ensure your home doesn’t languish on the market. Statistics show that a home with outstanding landscaping will bring 5 percent more than a home with average landscaping, and 7 percent more than one whose landscaping is in a bit of disarray. POINTS TO REMEMBER: • Curb appeal—th e fir st visual impression prospective buyers receive when seeing your home from the street or in a photo—is a vital component of the home selling process. • It’s important to put your emotions aside and look at your house objectively, the way buyers will see it. • Th e tidiness, condition, and overall look of your home’s exterior will strongly in fl uence the way prospective buyers envision the home’s interior. • Some touch-ups and repairs are easy; others are expensive and time-consuming. Outstanding landscaping can add 5 percent to 7 percent to a home’s selling price.
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