First Impressions count

When selling and preparing your home for sale, don't overlook the importance of your exteriors "first impression"

Curb appeal is more than just what it looks like from the street, ( mown grass, landscaping neat and tidy)

Here are 5 things to include in your curb appeal check list.

1. HOUSE NUMBER-  Is it visible from the road? Do the numbers need painted,replaced or updated?
                                       ( What about the # on the mailbox if applicable?)

2. DOOR(s)- Does the front door need a coat of paint? 

                      Is the hardware functional?  ( Door knockers- doorbell- knobs and                    deadbolts?              Do they match?)

                         *** Nothing spoils the moment more than trying to enter a home when the keys don't work.

                      If there is a storm door, do windows need cleaned, screens replaced?

3. LIGHTING- Are ALL exterior lights working?  Replace with fresh bulbs * no pigtail bulbs

4. STEPS/WALKWAY/SIDEWALK/DRIVEWAY- Pressure wash...The before and after will surprise you~

5. DOORMAT and PLANTER - This needs to be FRESH  and inviting... -
                                          This is the ACCESSORIES to complete the outfit!

Remember , you only get one chance on a first impression ,, Make it count!