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Driveway, Front Door First impressions count. Your home should feel safe and inviting on dark days. Replace burned-out light bulbs. Clean or replace light fixtures. Power wash the driveway, weed crevices. Clean, paint or stain steps and porch if needed. Paint or stain the front door. Put out new front and back door mats. Place garden pots with seasonal plants by the front door. Interior We spend more time indoors during fall and winter, so physical comfort, as well as visual and emotional appeal, are important to the home buyer. Replace insulation in the attic, crawlspace and other areas of your home. Consider replacing dray windows with energy efficient ones. Darker days don't have to be dreary. Use timers for lights and lamps during open houses and in the evenings when buyer drive-bys are likely. Follow the staging and de-clutter guidelines your Realtor gives you. Highlight elements of the season by pulling in fall and winter colors with pillows, throws, rugs and candles. Selling your home in the fall or winter may work in your favor this year. Remember that hiring a professional Realtor, who understands how to evaluate the local market and will price and promote your home correctly, is an important part of a successful sale. BUY 11 FALL 2016 HomeMatters mbaks.com