Add charm with a few well placed blooming flowers along a walkway, in a pot by the door, or in cheerful window boxes. Weed and mulch beds. Clear the area of toys, bicycles, garden tools, building supplies, unused parked cars, pet droppings, and leaves. If you don t see it in a model home yard, don t have it in your yard. These things add to the curb appeal of your home.
Fresh paint makes the whole house smell clean and look neat.
If your house has chips, exposed wood, looks faded, or has outdated colors, it will probably be worthwhile to paint. Choose a neutral color . . . Look around at model homes in a neighborhood with homes of a higher value for ideas. Every prospective buyer will stand there waiting to enter. A good pressure wash may suffice for the exterior surface.