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Curb appeal is one of the most essential elements in selling
your home quickly and successfully. You can create interest
in your home before buyers even step out of the car, no
matter how uninterested they might have been initially. If
you put money into cleaning up the outside of your home,
buyers will be more likely to want to see the inside. Your
home’s curb appeal draws buyers in, maintains their
interest, and sets your home apart from the competition.

Remember that unless you are willing to lower your home’s
price well below market value, prospective home buyers
usually won’t want to take on a major renovation project.

A WELCOMING WALKWAY

The path to your front door is your “red carpet” for
prospective buyers. The pathway, landing, and your front
door should all blend together to provide an appealing
journey from your street or driveway up to your house.

Go easy on decorations and lawn ornaments. Too much will
look disorganized and cluttered. Keep an elegant balance.
Limit yourself to four or five decorations, depending on
how big your walkway is and how “busy” it already is with
flowers, rocks, trees, and other aesthetics.

A WELL-MANICURED LAWN

It’s important to have a lawn that’s well-manicured and
shows the home hasn’t been occupied by a negligent owner.
However, a lawn that appears to be too high-maintenance
can also be an obstacle. It’s best to go for a look that’s clean
and simple. At least have the grass trimmed nicely and
regularly check that it’s healthy.

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