Selling Your Home? Creat e Curb Appeal (NAPSA)—When it comes to selling your home,a first impression can be a lasting one. Experts ee = ‘ah ™. say homesellers only have a few key minutes to spark a potential buyer’s interest. That’s why creating “curb appeal” for a house can be an important part of the selling process—and the first step in the moving process. The phrase “curb appeal” simply refers to how attractive a house looks from the curb. According to Daniel C. Owens, who has been featured on the Home & Garden Television show “Curb Appeal,” a good way to gauge your home’s curb appeal is to cross the street and view your house with a critical eye. Look for positive ele- ments that can be highlighted and negative areas that should be concealed. He says a black-and-white photograph of your home may help, too. Color can often affect your perception of problem areas. Owens is working with Allied Van Lines on its “Creating Curb Appeal” program and developed the following tips. They may help you improve the looks of your home—and possibly increase its sales potential. e Set the Stage: Take a mo- 4 ca r eo it rr + % oie se a " . Sse “b C oe ii
