Chances are that the person who ends up buying your home will drive by at least once when making the decision. Following is a list of updates to make your home appealing upon first glimpse:<\/p>\n
Make sure house numbers are easy to read.<\/p>\n
Replace or paint the front door.<\/p>\n
Make sure railings are sturdy and freshly painted.<\/p>\n
Clean windows.<\/p>\n
Touch up or repaint the home’s exterior.<\/p>\n
Fix loose shutters.<\/p>\n
Straighten or replace loose or bent gutters.<\/p>\n
Replace old, aluminum windows with new energy efficient vinyl or wood windows.<\/p>\n
Paint or replace mailbox.<\/p>\n
Prune overgrown bushes and trees.<\/p>\n
Keep grass trimmed and yard clear of toys and debris.<\/p>\n
Mulch flowerbeds and around shrubs.<\/p>\n
Make sure the doorbell works and the doorknocker is polished.<\/p>\n
Add a potted plant or flower boxes to the front entrance.<\/p>\n
Make sure the front of your home is lighted and appealing at night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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