1. Make a great first impression! The outside of the house is the first thing a buyer will see. Make sure their first look creates a positive impression. Stand in front of the house and visualize things that can be done to make the property look like the houses in magazines. Remove cobwebs, put a fresh coat of paint or stain on the front door, power wash if necessary, wash the windows, replace or paint the mailbox, exterior lights should be shined, painted or replaced, pot flowers and place by the front door. All grass needs to be green and free of bare spots. Bushes should be pruned and rounded for a pleasing appearance and vegetation should not be higher than the fence unless it is there to hide an unpleasant view. Remove all weeds and put fresh mulch around shrubbery for a neat appearance. Make sure all windows are clear of vegatation to allow more light into the home. Plant seasonal flowers in various places around the front of the house to add color.
With respect to the backyard, handle grass the same as the front for a well manicured appearance. Power wash patios and decks to make them look clean and fresh. Consider staining decks and patios to make them look newer, an old washed out deck is a turn off. Put away children's toys and trampolines. Put down the umbrella if it is blocking the view of the back yard. If the BBQ grill is in poor condition keep it covered and make sure it is not obstructing any views from the windows. Clean the eves of spider webs and dirt. Below you can see the before/after photos of a backyard and what a huge difference it makes!
*sources "Peggy's Corner, Stage Your Home for Profit"
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