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Does Your Home Have Curb Appeal?

Realtors nationwide agree that curb appeal - an inviting exterior appearance - is the single most important factor in enhancing the value of a residential property. What is more, upgrades designed to improve curb appeal can be fairly affordable and easy to undertake.

Top projects cover such basics as a thorough cleansing - especially of windows; a fresh paint job; front-door replacement; the addition of shutters and attractive lighting; thoughtful placement of inviting outdoor furniture; and repair of broken concrete steps or walkways. Sellers can also upgrade garage doors and mailboxes, reseal an asphalt driveway, and clear away dead leaves and flowers to show off a well-kept landscape.

While high curb appeal can help to justify a higher asking price for a home, most real estate agents recommend avoiding big-ticket fixes such as roof repairs because the seller generally will not recoup all of the investment. In general, Realtors advise consumers to keep the value of home improvements within 15 to 20 percent of other properties in the neighbourhood.

If a roof or other major exterior element is in dire need of replacement, however, it is probably best to go ahead with the task. Although the owner may not get back all of the replacement cost, the upgrade could produce a faster sale - especially if the seller throws in a warranty for the replaced item.

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Looking for more ideas on how to sell your home? Check out these 20 Selling Tips and take a step closer to closing.

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