How to improve a home's curb appeal

NORTH COUNTY - People who have tried to sell a home are likely familiar with the phrase “curb appeal.” Curb appeal is similar to getting ready for a big date, only people are not dressing themselves up to make a strong first impression. Instead, improving curb appeal involves dressing their home up in the hopes it makes a strong first impression on prospective buyers, many of whom will have a strong opinion about the property before they even get out of their cars to have a look around.

A home with strong curb appeal can entice buyers who are likely to believe that a home with a well-maintaine...