Selling · Updated November 2026

Curb Appeal Before Selling: A Weekend Checklist

Buyers decide a lot from the listing photo and the drive-by. A weekend of exterior work can change that impression.

The checklist

  • Power wash siding, walkway and steps.
  • Paint or replace the front door and update hardware.
  • New, visible house numbers and a clean mailbox.
  • Fresh mulch, edged beds, trimmed shrubs off the windows.
  • Working exterior lights with matching bulbs.
  • Clean gutters and fix any visibly loose downspouts.
  • Seasonal planters on the steps.

Winter listings

Clear snow and ice promptly, and keep paths salted and lit. Safety first, then charm.

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