A recent article in Realtor Magazine pointed out that buyers will decide if your home is well cared for just by seeing the outside. In real estate, we call it the "drive by" showing. Just by looking at the external aspects of your house--walkway, landscaping, house numbers, mailbox--they'll have an instant impression that is hard to change.
In addition to landscaping, Lisa Grant Valil, author of Creating Curb Appeal, advises sellers to take a look at these items:
Front door - Make sure this focal point is in top condition - both its paint or exterior finish and hardware.
Windows - Wash them inside and out
Garage - Do doors need paint or repair?
Driveway - Check for cracks and oil stains
Twilight - Look at evening lighting and consider portable outdoor lamps, solar lights, and putting outdoor lights on a timer for nighttime showings.
A special note for this time of the year: Having the driveway, sidewalk and front walkway neatly shoveled is not just a safety issue! These paths help draw the eye to the front door. A neat and thorough shoveling job actually makes buyers want to come in and see your house.
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