Curb appeal starts from the street view of your home. That's why they call it "curb" appeal.
The first room buyers often see when they open the front door is your entryway. You have about 15 seconds to WOW them.
Buyers love to imagine themselves kicking back on the deck, with dinner on the BBQ. Of course, then there's dealing with that pesky hose.
A strong focal point can really help buyers to see room details that might have been missed.
OK gentlemen, we know you're proud of the "nuts and bolts" of your home, but buyers don't necessarily need to see it all.
A well landscaped exterior provides important "curb appeal". Less can sometimes be more.
Image quality is important when showing buyers the finer qualities of your home.
When a buyer walks into your house, will they feel instantly at home, or feel transported to another time and place?
I love gardening as much as the next person, but sometimes a green thumb can get out of hand.
Home stagers often talk about "depersonalizing" a living space to help buyers feel more at home.