The Secret to Great Curb Appeal:

Elbow Grease

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Great Curb Appeal Welcomes Buyers

First Impressions Set the Tonecc: Grant MacDonald - https://www.flickr.com/photos/28801512@N00

The Front Door

• Fresh Coat of Paint

• New Door Knob

• & Hardware

• Style of Your Home

• Check Your HOA

• Red is a Favorite

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Create a Focal Point

• Front Door Wreath of Flowers

• Colorful Potted Plants and Flowers

• Hanging Flowers

• Add a Cozy Chair or Bench

• Make Sure it isn't Crowded

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Wooden Trim

• Repair or Replace Wood Rot

• Fresh Paint

• Repair and Fresh Paint on Shutters

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Plants and Shrubs

• Overgrown Plantings Hint …

• Lack of Maintenance

• Trim Plantings and Low Branches

• Clear a Path to the Door

• Plant Colorful Flowers

• Use Potted Plants if Necessary

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Clean and Spotless

• Rent a Power Washer

• Remove Mold and Mildew

• Power Wash Dirt Build-up on

• Driveways,

• Walkways,

• Stoops,

• Porches and Decks,

• Sidingcc: bark - https://www.flickr.com/photos/49503168860@N01

An old, tired Mailbox will stand out

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Like A Sore Thumb!

Lawn

• Make Grass as Lush as Possible

• Keep it Mowed

• Weed and Feed

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Lighting

• Keep the Entrance Well-Lit

• Light Up the Walkway for Safety

• Replace Tired Lighting

• Keep Style of Your Home in Mind

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Make Your Home Easy to Show

• Put the Lockbox in a Prominent Place

• Make Room in the Driveway

• Keep the Animals Away

• Be Flexible in Your Showing Times

• Try to Accommodate Last-Minute

Showings

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Elbow Grease Pays Off

• Outside Presentation is Just as

Important as the Inside

• You Don't Have to Break the Bank

• You Want to say, "Welcome Home"cc: chrisinplymouth - https://www.flickr.com/photos/21450297@N06

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