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1. Make your exterior sparkle with a pressure wash

For potential buyers, the walk up the driveway is their first look at your home. Repaving the entire driveway would be nice, of course. But on a budget, pressure washing will do wonders.

Driveways turn green and black with dirt, and we don't notice it because we see it every day. White driveways and sidewalks really pop.

2. Max out your use of mulch and drought-tolerant plants

Put down fresh mulch in the front yard and gardens, and add easy to care for plants, such as ornamental grass, lavender, and salvia plants. All of which are drought tolerant and affordable, and make a dramatic pop against dark mulch.

Mulch is your friend, It not only brightens up the exterior of your home, it can also keep the weeds down and fill in bare spots so your lawn will look  neat and tidy.

3. Lure in buyers with fresh honeysuckle

If you have a walkway to the front door, plant some honeysuckle along the way. Honeysuckle is a hardy plant that is heat-tolerant and also thrives in the shade. It can be used in a variety of ways—as a bush, a vine, or for ground coverage. The sweet nectar also brings in beautiful hummingbirds. And, of course, the fragrant smell helps, too, when buyers are viewing the home.

4. Add symmetrical planters

If you have some space by the front door, anchor each side of the door with potted plants full of bright flowers like hydrangeas.

It looks pleasing to the eye to have one on each side, If you just have one plant by your door, it will look lopsided to potential buyers.

5. Freshen up your front door

Adding a fresh coat of paint is a cheap, easy trick that can transform your home in an afternoon's time and will definitely leave a lasting first impression.

6. Roll out the welcome mat (literally)

You'd be hard-pressed to find an easier trick than this: A new welcome mat and an elegant wreath are cheap but inviting ways to welcome potential buyers in to your home!