Ready, Set, Show! ~ Curb Appeal

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Continuing our Ready, Set, Show! series, today we move from lawn and garden to your home and entryway. By focusing on these two areas, you are creating "curb appeal" - making your home inviting and interesting from the street.

Curb Appeal can make or break a first impression. By properly prepping your front door and porch, you will help the buyer form positive expectations about the rest of the house as soon as they walk through your well cared for front door.

There are a few key things to look at when deciding how to prepare the exterior of the home:

Is the house clean and free from dirt? If not a good washing might be all it needs. If paint is fading or peeling, a fresh coat is needed, otherwise your house will appear neglected.

Is the front door in good shape? If not, replace or paint it. Make sure the door hardware, kick plate, and house numbers are in good condition.

Is the outdoor lighting outdated? If so, replace it with a new fixture - it will be money well spent.

Add a container of flowers in the warmer months or an evergreen in the winter.

Finally, replace an old, worn welcome matt, with a new one that is truly welcoming.


Take a look at these before and after shots:






What a difference a pop of color on the front door, some welcoming flowers and a well manicured lawn makes.


Until next time,