Make Your Home Stand Out

• If your house numbers are weathered, buy new ones in a style that matches your home’s character. Or paint the old ones to give them new definition.
  
  
• Has your mailbox seen better days? Paint it for a fresh pop of color or swap it out for a new one. You’ll notice an instant difference.
  
  
• If the lighting fixtures near your front door scream “dated,” look for some trendy, inexpensive replacements that are available at most hardware stores.
  
  
• If the hardware on your doors, windows and other areas has been painted over, is getting rusty or is coming unhinged, repair or replace it.
  
  
• Want to take your home’s exterior from drab to fab? Add plants, whether they’re in window boxes, containers or a garden, their color and lushness can transform your house into something special.
  
  
• If you’re lucky enough to have a porch, show it off with comfortable furniture, like a glider or Adirondack chair, to add a friendly, welcoming touch.
  
  
• Repair anything that is chipped, peeling or cracked, including garage doors, fences, gutters, sidewalks and more. Sand, patch and repaint as needed.
  
  
• Wash your windows. Simple enough, right? It’s amazing how appealing cleanliness can be! Plus, natural light is a major selling point.
  
  
• Pick up debris on your lawn and edge the grass. A manicured edge shows you care about the details. Prune bushes and trees to maintain their shape.
  
  
• Remove weeds growing between the cracks in your driveway. While you’re at it, seal the cracks and clean up any oil spills, too!
  
  
• For night showings, put your outdoor lights on a timer to warmly welcome buyers. If you can, install a spotlight and aim it at a tree or an especially nice feature of your house.