Curb appeal, or how your home looks from the street, is an essential part of preparing to sell your house. It's also where comparison with your neighbors' homes is inescapable – which poses a problem if you're both on the market. Read on for ways to boost your own curb appeal.

Open Up: Garage Doors with Impact
In most homes, the external façade is taken up largely by the garage door – which means it's a big influence on how people see your home. Embrace that. Style your garage door to suit your home, touch up the paint or trim, or even do a full overhaul with a brand-new door.

Balance Out: The Appeal of Symmetry
Not only is a symmetrical design visually appealing, it's also quick and easy to do. If your home doesn't allow for large symmetrical designs because of its structure -- if it has a garage on one side, for example -- focus in on specific elements. Consider the front door, maybe, where fixtures are easier and cheaper to update.

Sit Back: Inviting Outdoor Seating
A great way to attract buyers is to think like them – and what search-weary buyer doesn't enjoy a moment to relax? Arrange an aesthetically pleasing seating area outside your home. It will become a welcoming space that can offer buyers the chance to sit down and dream about owning your home. A clear and attractive walkway is also very inviting, so be sure to spruce yours up or install a whole new one to, literally, lead buyers to your door.

Admire The Art: Accent With Outdoor Pieces
Put a little of your home's personality out front to attract the interest of like-minded buyers. Weather-resistant art pieces are a great way to accent your lawn or entrance. Consider the welcoming sound of wind chimes, or a sculpture or two. Even birdbaths can provide simple but effective artistic highlights.

Look Critically: Get Outside Eyes
When you're close to your home, it can be hard to view it as a buyer would – in other words, critically. This is an essential step, though, in creating effective curb appeal. So, consider getting another person involved. Someone who can look at your home objectively and provide a clear assessment of your home's strengths and weaknesses.

If you have any questions about your homes curb appeal in Bucks County, please  contact me Martin Millner. I can answer any questions you may have about selling or buying real estate in Bucks County .

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