When it comes to selling your home, the first thing to do is to make sure to put your home's best foot forward. That means make it look nice and attractive on the exterior. Buyers will draw conclusions home based upon the exterior appearance of your home. Here are the top ten exterior items to make your home look the very best.
1. Check the exterior of items like siding, window sashes, trim and shutters. Clean and/or paint as needed. Give special attention to the front door area. Make it welcoming and inviting..
2. Add color to your yard and front porch with flowers or flowering plants in the ground or in planters.
3. Check the roof for shingles or flashing that needs replacing or repair.
4. Make sure your gutters are clean of debris. Clean or paint them as need and re-align the gutters crooked.
5. Repair or replace broken windows, doors and screens. Make sure each is clean and in good condition.
6. Repair and or replace broken sections of your fence, deck, patio, etc. Make sure these areas are clean and in good shape. Paint as needed.
7. Clean the driveways and sidewalks. Patch holes and remove stains. Consider concrete paint for stubborn stains or to make concrete surfaces appear uniform.
8. Neatly put outdoor furniture in a pleasing arrangement. Store all lawn equipment, bikes and other yard toys when not in use.
9. Make sure your lawn is kept cut and trimmed. Trim trees and shrubs, removing all dead limbs and yard debris.
10. Last but not least touch up the little things. That is house numbers, mail box, door bell, etc. A new welcome mat is a big plus.
By taking advantage of these top ten items, you’ll ensure your home has that WOW factor when potential buyers visit!
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