External curb appeal is very important when you are planning on selling your home.  Your yard should appear as if it takes care of itself.  Over 85% of potential home buyers are starting their search for a new home on the Internet.  After a home buyer looks online they are going to drive by your property and take a look at the external curb appeal. 

Here are some home staging tips for the outside of your home:

1.  You should be able to see the front door clearly from the street.  Please trim any trees or bushes that are blocking the front door.

2.  All your trees in the front yard need to be trimmed and fresh mulch needs to be put down in all your planter beds.

3.  There should be no weeds growing out of your planter or flower beds, please remove them.

4.  Your grass needs to be cut and edged along all the walkways and the driveway.

5.  All external lighting fixtures need to be in working order and have the highest wattage bulb installed in them. There needs to be a light left on at night to show the house number and your front door area.

6.  All trash, toys, and debris should not be visible from the street.  We certainly do not want to turn off any potential buyers in this market.

7.  Any fencing needs to be painted or powerwashed, so it will appear clean and new.

8.  If the driveway or walkway has any stains, please powerwash them to remove any unsightly stains or spots.

9.  During winter months, always clear walkways and the driveway as soon as possible.

10.  During summer months, always have planters with flowers on either sides of the front door to frame the door and draw the attantion in from the street.

Good luck with your home sale.

-Kate

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