Home Exterior Tips

When selling your home, it is very important to consider all of the details on the exterior. The exterior of your home is the first impression you will be giving to potential home buyers so it is very important to create a positive first experience.

Here are some tips to consider for the exterior of the home:

* Ensure house numbers are easy to read from the street
* Check eaves troughs and downspouts are in good repair
* Clean and tidy the garage/carport
* Pick up any litter or garbage on the property
* Repair or replace any cracked or broken windowpanes or doors
* Cut and trim lawn and hedges. Weed and edge the garden flower beds
* Ensure walkways are shovelled and salted during winter
* Ensure doorbell and door hardware are in good repair and functioning
* Repaint the front door if necessary
* Remove the front screen door if possible
* Put away any children’s toys or bikes
* Pick up any animal waste off the lawn
* Move any boats, RVs, snowmobiles watercrafts, etc. to a storage facility or to a neighbour’s house (several homes away – not right next door!)
* Sweep all decks, walks, porches and patios. Keep them swept, sanded/salted
* Remove any moss from decks, walks and patios
* Decks may need to be power washed and stained
* Reduce clutter on decks, porches and patios so they look bigger
* Remove: Old flowerpots, barbecues charcoal, planters, toys, construction materials, excess furniture
* Create a simple outdoor room with outdoor furniture to help remind buyers of the usefulness of this space
* Clean all debris and moss from roof and gutters
* Repair broken fences and paint if necessary

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