Curb appeal is an important and vital element in renting your home

What is curb appeal?  Curb appeal is that distinct quality or feature that a home offers that makes you say "wow" when you first see it.  A home that has curb appeal makes you feel good when you pull into the driveway and makes you want to walk in the front door.

Adding curb appeal also means you won't have any trouble getting potential renters into the home for a showing.  First and foremost, make sure the yard is pristine. Ensure sure the windows, doors and entry way is clean.  

Pressure washing can give a new appearance to walkways, driveways depending on the construction of your home.  Occasionally the house itself should be power washed.

Landscaping and adding trees can enhance the appeal and value of a home.

Paint your house if necessary. If you want to really want to amp up that curb appeal, painting your house makes a difference, use colors that are appropriate for the style of your house. For instance, in historical buildings, that often means soft colors and warm colors, he says. You want to have a color of paint that is warm and inviting. It's one of the easiest ways to obtain curb appeal.
 
A little curb appeal can drastically change how your home is viewed by prospective tenants.