IMPROVING YOUR LISTING'S CURB APPEAL

• Provide a fresh look to the entryway by painting or replacing the front door. Current trends favor bright and bold colors and really give the house a noticeable and memorable pop.

• Landscape and yard maintenance are a must! Shaggy trees and overgrown or brown grass leave a terrible first impression. A maintained yard equates to pride of ownership and therefore tells the buyer the home was well cared for by its owners.

• Clean and wash the windows. Buyers do not want to open dusty and dirty windows, and it could obstruct the million-dollar view!

• Clean the garage. The garage is often overlooked as a selling feature on a home, but be certain that buyers are taking notice. Your clutter and storage treasures are another person's trash. Take your memories to a storage unit and leave buyers wowed.

• Plant fresh flowers. Who would not want to walk into a house with blooming flowers. Fresh landscaping can lead to a warm environment and a powerful first impression.

• Remove any yard art, your Christmas lights or anything that can potentially be viewed as tacky.

• Purchase a new welcome mat to invite the buyers into their new home.

• Touch up any exterior paint that may be peeling or fading.

• Change the design of your street numbers. Changing the numbers can easily or quickly give your house an update look or feel.

• Powerwash the exterior. A quick powerwash can freshen the paint, remove unwanted debris and put your best foot forward.