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Winter Curb Appeal Checklist Creating curb appeal is important in real estate and can increase the value of a home by as much as 17 percent. But it can be challenging to achieve great curb appeal in the cold weather months. Here is a checklist from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, small engines and battery power, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, and the managing partner of GIE+EXPO. This list can help sellers create a good first impression, even when the temperatures drop. Creating Curb Appeal in the Winter Months •    FOCUS ON SAFETY Make sure buyers can safely get into your home by keeping the walkways, stairs and driveway clear of snow, ice and wet, slippery leaves. Your snow thrower can clear away snow. •    SHOWCASE WINTER PLANTS Utilize evergreen and cold weather plants like holly, pansies and witch hazel in patio pots and flower beds to add life to the landscape. A l