Curb Appeal is critical in selling a house. No matter how fabulous a house is on the inside, it simply doesn’t matter if the buyer doesn’t get out of the car to walk inside.
Make sure the shrubs are trimmed down below window level and shaped. If evergreens are overgrown, often times it is best to remove them all together and replace with size appropriate shrubs that do not grow beyond what the space can allow. And don’t forget color & movement near the front door. Of course, flowers are a great way to add color and decorative flags, water fountains or even birdbaths in the flowerbed near the front door can create movement, making buyers feel welcome. If not prohibited by an HOA, a nice splash of color on the front door is a great way to increase curb appeal.
Buyers will spend a good minute or two at the front door as their Realtor works on opening the lockbox and unlocking the deadbolt and then the door locks. Make sure the entrance to the house is in good order. Repair cracked concrete or broken steps, if the handrail is loose, get it fixed before listing. And please clean all cobwebs and buildup around the front door area. The front door should be freshly painted; porch light fixtures should be clean and freshly painted, the doorbell clean and in working order. And, of course, a new welcome mat is a nice touch!
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