OUTSIDE: First impressions are hard to break, and the way your home looks from the street (“curb appeal”) can make or break the sale. Make your house a showpiece from the curb to the front door. Does your house look a little dingy or dull? Give it a face-lift with a paint job or power wash. Keep the grass mowed and the weeds pulled. Trim trees and bushes. Plant flowers to add a touch of color. Replace a weather-beaten mailbox or add visual interest by positioning rocks and potted plants around it. Remove grease or oil spots in your driveway. Make sure your doorbell works. Repair torn screens. Clean outdoor light fixtures; replace burned-out bulbs Repair loose roof shingles and fill cracks in the walk and driveway. Create a welcoming front door. Restore its luster with a few coats of varnish or spiff it up with a rich, new accent color Getting your home ready to show To get the best-selling price in the shortest period of time, you must prepare your home and property so that it’s in top-notch, move-in condition.
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