Ask your agent if your house
would look better with a fresh coat of paint. Painting the
exterior is a significant expense, but it can bring a good
payback in curb appeal.
Attend to any broken windows,
loose downspouts or other minor repairs that you have been
putting off.
Make sure the surfaces of the
driveway and walkway(s) are in good condition.
Trim shrubs and trees to look
healthy and to be in proportion to the house.
Remove any dead plants.
Give special attention to the
front door. Polish the hardware and make sure the paint or
wood finish is in good condition.
Dispose of any outdated or
unused equipment such as a rusty swing set, old above-ground
pool or run-down playhouse.
Drive around your neighborhood
or town and look at other houses for sale. See what gives
them (or doesn't give them) curb appeal. Do what you can to
make your house look its best.
While your house is on the
market...
Keep toys, gardening tools and
sports equipment in their proper places. Don't let them
clutter the yard.
Keep the lawn, shrubs and
gardens healthy-looking and well-groomed.
Create appeal with a simple
seasonal decoration, such as a pot of flowers or a pumkin on
the porch.
Pick up after pets.
For more valuable information on how to get top dollar for
your house, call your COLDWELL BANKER GLYNN REALTY affiliate
sales office and ask for your copy of our Best Seller Home
Enhancement Guide, TM Dress Your House for Success.
Located at:
1155 E. Commerce Blvd.
Slinger, WI 53086
