Curb Appeal is Essential

Make a good first impression

First impressions count with prospective buyers. Buyers will know if they want to buy your property within the first 7 seconds of viewing, which means your best bet is outside your front door, so treat this area accordingly!

Stand outside and evaluate the feeling you get from looking at your home.
It should be neat, inviting and appealing.

By making some changes to the overall appearance of you home exterior and landscaping,
you can create a home that make a good first impression.

Inspect the exterior of your property

  • Painting
  • Landscaping
  • Front door
  • Windows
  • Shutters
  • Screens
  • Garage door
  • Walkways and driveway
  • Steps
  • Doorbell
  • Door locks and key access
  • Mailbox
  • Exterior light
  • Gutters and downspouts

Make your home welcoming

  • Clean the door
  • Clean walkways, porch and foyer
  • Mow the lawn
  • Trim trees, hedges and shrubs
  • Weed and edge gardens
  • Plant fresh flowers
  • Brush the path
  • Clear driveway
  • Remove oil spills, rust and other stains
  • Patch cracks
  • Make repairs

If the house needs repairs, buyers will notice and may consider it a major objection to purchase. A small investment in time and money can give your home a solid advantage over competing properties.


Raffaele Covino is interested in helping make the experience of selling as smooth and easy as possible. So even if you're not ready to list your property, if you simply have questions about the market in your area, price or anything else about your property, don't hesitate to contact Raffaele Covino.

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