18 Budget Friendly Ways to Improve Curb Appeal
When You're Selling a House
When You're Selling a House

- Wash the windows.
- Evaluate foundation plantings, and trim back or replace as needed.
- Update the light fixture at the front door.
- Repair or install a new mailbox.
- Replace window treatments inside the house if necessary. Take a look at the window treatments in the rooms on the front of the house, and ask how do they appear from the street or front walk? Update or eliminate if needed.
- Repair the front walk if it is cracked or heaved.
- Remove dead tree and shrub branches.
- Mow the lawn.
- Power wash your house.
- Clean the entryway, front lights, and walkway of cobwebs, tree debris, dust, dirt, etc.
- Add colorful, potted plants along your walkway or entryway.
- Paint your front door. Doors leave a first impression as you enter the home.
- Clean and sweep the driveway.
- Store all yard equipment, including children’s toys.
- Find somewhere else to park any extra cars, boats, trailers, or RVs.
- Do not use the porch for storage.
- Clean up after your pets.
- Store garbage cans where they are not visible from the street.