The foliage of autumn has faded, and summer greens are long gone. That doesn't mean that you have to settle for drab and dreary this winter when it comes to your home's curb appeal, especially if you are trying to sell your house. Our REALTORS® know that a potential buyer's first impression of a home is crucial and can make a difference in their perception of the house as a whole. Investing a little time and effort with these simple tips can yield impressive results in how your home looks to the outside world 

Start With the Basics

• Safe and Clean Walkways and Steps: Keep your walkways, steps and entryway clear of snow, ice and debris such as leaves and limbs to make guests and buyers feel welcome and safe when approaching your home.
  
  
• Landscape Essentials: Although there's little need to mow your lawn now, it's essential to keep your yard looking neat and maintained by removing leaves and fallen branches, making it much easier for buyers to see how great it will look come springtime. Remove any dead or damaged limbs from outdoor plants, and repair or replace broken containers.
  
  
• Retouch and Repair Where Needed: A fresh coat of paint to your entry door or shutters can add appeal to your home's exterior. Gutters should be clean and operating correctly, and sparkling clean windows make your home shine to would-be buyers.

Light the Way

• Pathway and Landscaping Lights: Strategically placed lighting around your yard creates an inviting scene to buyers passing by after sundown. Consider solar lights along your walkway to give it a special glow and help visitors see where they are stepping.
  
  
• Entryway Lighting: The lights beside your front door should be clean, neat and working correctly. Updating the fixtures is an inexpensive way to add a bit of flair to your entryway.
  
  
• Seasonal Lights: Avoid excessive and bulky holiday lighting and decorations as too many may distract buyers from seeing the beauty of your home. Keep holiday lighting simple both inside and out, and don't be afraid to open your drapes to highlight your interior seasonal decorations and lighting.

Special Touches

• Fences and Gates: A splash of seasonal color on fences and gates can make your home seem cozy and irresistible to prospective buyers. A wreath and evergreen garland are easily accessible and add style just about anywhere.
  
  
• Welcome Feathered Friends: Birdhouses and bird feeders make charming touches to your yard, deck or porch. Check your feeders and birdhouses regularly to ensure that they are tidy and functional.
  
  
• From Ordinary to Eye Catching: Make often overlooked features of your home's exterior more appealing with minimal effort. Repainting or replacing your mailbox can add a splash of color and class, and replacing your house numbers with elegant digits will make give your entryway added flair.

Keeping your home's curb appeal at its best during the cold season isn't difficult and adds so much in terms of interest. No matter the season, we would love to partner with you to sell your home. With years of experience and knowledge, our agents are experts on Beavercreek homes and the area real estate market. Contact Wright-Patt Realty to find out more, and let's take the first step toward meeting your real estate goals.