Curb appeal remains the standard. If a house doesn’t have it, the property is likely to languish on the market.

It doesn’t take a ton of cash to get curb appeal. Often a little bit of elbow grease will do the trick.

Here are the basics:

• Front yard and porch. Mow the grass and keep it green. Keep the porch immaculate – no dirt or bugs.
• Mulch all the beds. Flowers and shrubs help, but if the owner can’t afford anything else, mulch will do the trick.
• Paint will pay off. Covering everything with a fresh coat of paint – preferably a neutral color – will help the house sell. Freshening up the front door is particularly important.
• Eliminate unnecessary clutter.  Remove as much from your home as possible.  Leave just the bare essentials.
• Windows should be sparkling clean.
• Trim back trees and bushes.  Remember, your home can now be seen via Google's snapshots of your home.
• Replace the house numbers above the door with much larger black numbers to the left of the door to add drama.
• Replace the lantern light to the right of the door with a much larger light that's black.

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