Curb Appeal:

A large percentage of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a house or take it seriously based on its curb appeal?the view they see when they drive by or arrive for a showing. You can help make sure they want to come inside your house by spending some time working on the its exterior appearance.

1. Paint the exterior of your home to make it look cleaner and years younger.  If your home has been painted within the last few months, have the trim painted again. The fresh smell of paint to the buyer shows that the seller has put forth effort to prepare the home for sale.
2. Trim shrubs, especially around walkways.
3. Park extra cars down the street.
4.   Sweep debris from sidewalks, patios, and the front walkway.
5. Put away all toys, skateboards and bicycles.
6. Remove rusted swing sets and worn out patio furniture.
7. Move firewood off the ground and away from the house.  On a termite inspection, firewood stacked next to the house might be listed as conducive to termite infestation.
8. Make sure the roof is in good condition.
9. Mow the lawn frequently.  Weed and plant flowers.

10.        Clean all windows and repair any broken panes.

11.        Keep pets out of the way.

12.        Clean up oil stains on the driveway.

13.        Water yard only in the early morning or late evening to avoid water being tracked inside the home.

14.        Move trashcans from out front of the house and out of walkways.