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Putting your home on the market can be daunting; here are a few quick starter projects that almost anyone can do. Imagine yourself as the potential buyer, and critically examine the outside of your home. Making a good first impression is key, and you won’t get another shot at it.

Start at the top of your home, and clean out the gutters and downspouts. Any debris that can be easily seen from the street should be cleaned out! Downspouts can get pretty banged up over time, if yours are in bad shape, consider replacing them. A fresh coat of paint can make anything look like new; apply some to your front door, garage door, and trim. Any other spots that are in obvious need of a touch up should get painted too.

Your next project should be washing your siding and windows. A simple accessory added to your garden hose will make this job a snap. If you prefer, you can lease a power washer from a local rental agency. The job will be easier if you begin at the zenith, and work your way down. Swap out any busted or damaged windows with new ones. Since you have that power sprayer hooked up, this would also be a good time to wash down your porch and front walk. If your house is painted rather than sided, take a critical look at it, and consider a professional painting company to repaint the whole house. It may be tempting to take on this project yourself, but painting does require some expert knowledge.

You will also want to critically assess your foliage. Landscaping that is old, outdated or dying should be dug up, and replaced. Blossoming vegetation can to a lot for the outside environment of your house. Next, you will need to use a gardening sheers and hedge trimmer. Make sure that all bushes and trees around your house are nicely shaped. Once you have things looking the way you want them, get a couple bags of mulch, and spread it around all of your plants, trees, and bushes; this will bring everything together.

The last project is to clean and organize your outdoor living space. Your porch, deck, and back yard should be as comfortable and inviting as your family room. Remove all clutter from these areas. Make sure you have some warm lighting. Some comfortable furniture and accents can make your space attractive, unique, and cozy. Do your best to pick a theme for these outdoor spaces and keep that theme consistent from front to back!

Following these simple steps can give your home the curb appeal it needs to stand out in the minds of prospective buyers!

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