Let's Begin Outside. Check Your House's Curb Appeal
How does your house look from the street?
That is where prospective buyers will be when they first see your home; and, that is where they will form that all-important first impression.
Stand at the curb in front of your house and note what you see .
- Remove any clutter in your yard.
- Repair cracked or uneven driveway or walkway surfaces if possible.
- If your lawn has bald spots, apply some top dressing and re-seed.
- Prune trees and shrubs of dead wood.
- Weed and mulch flowerbeds, if you have them.
- If it is the right time of year, consider buying some flower-filled planters to enhance the eye appeal of your property.
- Make sure your lawn is mowed regularly.
- Ensure that the composter area is tidy and clean.
- Does your front door need painting?
- Ensure your eaves and downspouts are clear of debris and in good repair.
- Are your backyard deck and walkways clean? If not, use a power washer and do any necessary painting, staining or sealing.
- If you have a swimming pool, are the deck and pool clean (when in season)?
- Do all outside lights work?
- Replace any burned out light bulbs and clean fixtures of dirt and cobwebs.
- Is there a shed? Does it look presentable?
- Do the window and exterior door need recaulking? Even at 6-7 years of age, the caulking may be dried out and in need of replacement.
- Do you have decorative wooden poles on the porch? Is the wood at the bottom in good condition and overall does it need a new coat of paint?
- If you have a gate, is it well oiled?
