What is curb appeal? It's that certain something about a home that catches your eye and makes you want to take a closer look. When selling your home, great curb appeal will attract prospective buyers, but without it, buyers may disregard your home without ever seeing the inside...and it just might have been the perfect home for them.
First impressions really count. Here are a few ideas:
Trim trees and shrubs and keep your lawn cut and edged. Keep the path leading to the front door clear, and make sure your home is not being hidden by overgrown branches. Turn over the soil in flowerbeds or better yet, add some bark mulch. Plant some inexpensive annuals in your front garden and flower pots for a splash of color.
Keep your front entrance free of clutter and add a flower wreath or hanging baskets to give it a warm welcoming feel. Keep garbage & recycle bins out of sight and be sure to remove junk mail and newspapers from the mailbox each day.
Freshly painted wood trim, steps, porch and front door is well worth the investment and goes far in creating great curb appeal.
Now for some elbow grease! Wash window frames and windows, and polish house numbers, letterbox, doorknob and knocker. Open your blinds and curtains for an inviting look.
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