First impressions matter. Isn't that why you dress well for interviews and meetings? When you're getting ready to put your home on the market, it's important to make it as visually appealing as possible. Improving your home's facade not only makes your house easier to sell but it also influences the impression people have of you. With a weekend wide-open, you can add impressive appeal to your home's exterior and have it turning heads for the right reasons without breaking the bank. Here are five weekend projects that will make your house stand out among Beavercreek homes for sale.

• Give Your Front Door a Facelift
  A vibrant front door can add some brightness and revive your house. It makes your home eye-catching and memorable to buyers looking at multiple properties. To transform your entry, apply a fresh coat of paint color that complements the exterior, like a pop of red or yellow for a gray or blue house.
  
  Get started by removing the door, cleaning it, and then applying the primer so you'll get great results that will last for many years to come. Apply at least two coats of paint and let the door dry before reattaching hardware and hanging. A quick wash or paint job for your garage door will also do wonders. And for extra pop, place potted plants and flowers by the front entrance.
  
  
• Manicure the Lawn and Trim Bushes
  Landscaping is a DIY task that can instantly boost your home's curb appeal. To make sure that your home is putting its best face forward, get out the lawnmower, trim the grass, conquer those weeds, remove debris, and lay fresh fertilizer. If you want to have your lawn looking green in readiness for an open house or showing, you can use a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly green lawn spray to achieve the look you want.
  
  What's more, your home needs to be visible in order to have curb appeal. You want to cut overgrown trees and bushes so that people can see the front of the house. You can go a step further and frame your home's exterior with a garden bed with different plant sizes, colors, and textures for visual interest.
  
  
• Tidy Up Driveways and Walkways
  Walkways and driveways lead visitors and potential buyers to your home so you want to keep them in good condition. Cracks and weeds should be dealt with to prevent more serious problems and to also add some oomph to your home's outward appearance. Patching or resealing your driveway and walkways can help keep them at their best.
  
  Use your garden hose to its strongest setting and blast dirt and debris off your driveway, walkways, and the front of your home. However, be careful not to get water underneath your home's siding. And don't forget to store those garbage and recycling containers on the side of your house or an area that's not easily visible.
  
  
• Install New House Numbers
  If guests strain and squint to find your property because the house numbers are old and faded, then it's probably time to get a fresh set of numbers. Replace the outdated brass plates with new digits that are prominent and easy to see from the street. And if you want to draw visual interest and make your house more memorable, select numbers that complement your home's architecture. Then vertically display them to give your home more personality.
  
  
• Clean the Windows
  Clean your windows inside our and make any necessary repairs. If your home's windows tilt out, washing them from outside it quite simple. Otherwise, you might need someone to steady a ladder while you clean. Remove cobwebs and dirt and then sponge the windows with a small amount of detergent or vinegar and rinse. Keep in mind that new homebuyers don't want to buy a house and then take on repair projects after they close. Over the weekend, you can repair or replace missing shutters or ripped screens.

These aren't complex fixes, but they can instantly boost your home's curb appeal and invite more buyers to pop inside. Our REALTORS® are here to guide you through the home sale or purchase process. Contact Wright-Patt Realty today for personalized advice.