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7 Curb Appeal Mistakes to Avoid

Don't sabotage your home sale with outdoor decor that turns buyers off before they've even walked through the door.

Cluttered Driveway

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Cluttered Driveway

A car parked in the driveway tells potential buyers that the house isn't big enough to store everything, so you had to put the overflow in the garage and park your vehicle outside. It's also distracting in online pictures, says Hans Brings, vice president of Coldwell Banker in Waltham, Mass.

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