elbow grease: the secret to great curb appeal
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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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