How to Improve Curb Appeal (Continued)

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•       Make sure the spa and pool sparkle.

•       Go around and touch up the exterior of your home with putty and paint.

•       Clean or paint the front door and mailbox.

•       Hose off the exterior of your home, especially around entrances.  Use siding cleanser.

•       Wash the windows.

•       Wash your garbage can and put it in a place where it's not the first thing potential buyers see when they drive up.

•       Stack the woodpile neatly.

•       Mow the lawn.

•       Trim the trees and shrubs.

•       Weed the gardens.

•       Add colorful plants or foliage to fill in bare spots.

•       Edge the gardens and walkways.

•       Sweep the walkways and driveway.

•       Replace doormats that are worn and torn.

•       Shine brass hardware on the doors and light fixtures.  Polish stained wood doors and trim.

Finally, drive up to your home again and look at it from the eyes of a potential buyer.  Walk into your home as a potential buyer.  Determine what kind of impression the walkways and entrances now make.