Maybe you’re annoyed because the offers for your home aren’t exactly pouring in. It’s easy to blame the economy in general, and to some degree you’d be reasonable in doing so. But it’s also possible that your curb appeal leaves something to be desired.

You’ve probably mowed and trimmed the yard. It’s also likely that you’ve planted a few flowers and put down fresh mulch. But there are several other things you can do that may not have occurred to you.

First of all, you should have a qualified professional clean the black roof mold from your shingles. More correctly called roof algae, these stains can often be so bad that they thwart an impending buyer from even getting out of their car. No matter how pleasing the rest of your home’s outside, a stain-covered roof can absolutely ruin your curb appeal.

Speaking of cleaning, have you taken the time to clean the siding and windows? When I’m walking up to someone’s front door as a potential homebuyer the last thing I want to see is mildew-covered siding or dirty windows. An afternoon spent cleaning these surfaces is always time well spent.

Pressure washing your driveway and walkways is another easy way to clean up your home’s appearance. Most people don’t realize how dirty their concrete areas are. A good pressure cleaning, though, can make a huge difference in brightening it up.

Trimming the trees in the front yard is often a wise move. Many homeowners have a particular keenness for the trees in their yard, but this shouldn’t be a rationale to let them grow like crazy. Any low-hanging undergrowth should be trimmed so that the whole front of the house is viewable from the street.

Finally, consider the possibility of altering your shudders’ color or replacing them entirely. I’ve seen many otherwise attractive homes that had their curb appeal destroyed by shudders that were weird tones of green, violet, or red. The color of your shudders should mesh with the rest of the home, not clash with it.

By implementing these easy changes in your home’s look you could swiftly see much more interest in your home. Keep in mind the fact that buyers are looking for incredibly clean and appealing curb appeal when they pull up to a house. Even the slightest of exterior visual deficiencies could persuade them to move on without even coming inside.

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