Curb Appeal Is The Key

Curb appeal remains the standard. If a house doesn’t have it, the property is likely to languish on the market.A Michigan State University study estimated that good landscaping adds 6 percent to 11 percent to the eventual sales price of a home.It doesn’t take a ton of cash to get curb appeal. Often a little bit of elbow grease will do the trick.Here are the basics:
Front yard and porch. Mow the grass and keep it green. Keep the porch immaculate – no dirt or bugs.
Mulch all the beds. Flowers and shrubs help, but if the owner can’t afford anything else, mulch will do the trick.
Paint will pay off. Covering everything with a fresh coat of paint – preferably a neutral color – will help the house sell. Freshening up the front door is particularly important.