First Impressions Matter: Enhance Curb Appeal
Buyers form their first impression within seconds of seeing a home. A well-maintained exterior signals value and sets the stage for a positive showing experience.
Fresh paint on the front door and trim
Neatly maintained landscaping with seasonal plants
Sparkling windows that enhance natural light inside
Updated house numbers and lighting to create a polished look
- Power wash the outside of the house. If you have loose, peeling, cracking paint, you’ll need to have the place painted.
- Power wash the windows outside and clean them on the inside.
- Clean out gutters and replace if they’re rusty, bent or look old and in disrepair.
- Rake up leaves and dead vegetation and dispose of it.
- Keep the lawn mowed.
- Make sure sidewalks and walkways are edged neatly.
- Get rid of weeds, dandelions and grass growing up through the driveway or sidewalks.
- Trim trees so that no limbs are touching the roof. l Put bikes, skateboards and scooters in the garage.
- Trim back unruly, unkempt bushes. l Install low-wattage ground lights along the front walkway.