There's a lot going on. Is removing the awning possible? As a potential buyer, the first thing I'd want to do is remove it in order to open up the porch.

Have it power washed to see if that makes it look better. The soffits and trim need to be painted. There is that odd stuff near the guttering on the upper story. As strange as it will sound to some those metal awning are making a comeback to decrease the amount of sun entering dwellings. Many places have a limit on the allowed size for roof overhang. As people are looking at passive methods for heating and cooling this is one of the suggestions if you do not want to have your drapes pulled most of the time.

Consider painting the steps and railing all one color

I would remove the awning and make the handrail and the front porch railing the same. Possibly wrought iron? Who owns the railing between the 2 homes? Also, I would get some lighter matching window treatments that would be visible from outside. Possibly Roman shades if they would go with your interior decor. What is the accordion looking thing at the upper right? Is it necessary?

The brick could be cleaned up/ repointed to that the grout is the same throughout the front. paint over the chipped upstairs brick & power-wash the concrete steps. I think removing the storm door and getting an attractive front door would help too. If you feel creative, get a colorful front door and play up the same color in a lighter shade of Roman shades, again, if it works with your interior color scheme. Clean the basement windows inside & out and make sure they look the same from the outside. You obviously have an older home with some traditional character, but you can make look a little more upbeat & inviting. Repair / clean every little thing. The sidewalk looks like it needs a little work. The look you should be going for is cheerful and well-cared-for. Good luck!

I agree with maifleur, removing the awning may not be practical or desirable. Leave it. Or ask your realtor if it's an asset or a liability in your neighborhood.. I like the idea of painting railing all one color.

tucwebb, thank you for the walk down memory lane. I spent lots of time sitting on my grandmother’s porch in Mc Adoo, Pennsylvania. The porches were gathering places for families and neighbors and people walking down the street would stop and chat. Please don’t remove the awning! If it was mine, I would clean it well inside and out. I would let the new buyers make any changes that will be to their liking.

To add briefly to the above comments:

• Cleaning and painting as mentioned is the #1 priority
• Have a large address plaque with your address viewable from the street. As it is now, the number is small
• Do remove the screen door - keep it in case the buyer wants it, but your home will look better without one for buyers and listing photos
• Put seasonal colorful cushions on the furniture you have on the front porch

See a few insp pics below:

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^This one is cost effective with just one potted plant and a colorful welcome mat in front of a beautifully cleaned and freshly painted porch/front door.

Looks to be a row house or a duplex? Awning is shared? Clean it and the eaves and gutters. Everything else mentioned by other posters looks like it matches the other side so should stay the same

Some areas have rules about railing requirements if a porch is higher than a certain distance from the ground. Seeing the above picture without a railing reminded me of this. Check before removing. I was going to have a ramp built for my husband and this came up in the discussion.

Just clean everything and be done.

Clean the awning, clean and probably paint the soffits, gutters and overhangs. Think about painting the window trim and screen door black or something fun like blue, or at least a fresh coat of white. (don't forget the window in the foundation - it looks to really need paint!) Have all windows sparkling clean - if you keep the blinds, make sure that they are even and open.

Or, the front door looks like it might be vintage, and it would be great to have that visible if it is in good condition - so remove the screen door (the style doesn't match the house anyway). If you want to keep a screen door, get one that will show more of the front door.

Have an attractive, properly sized porch light. Is that some stained or leaded glass in the front window? Could you rig some light behind it, to make it stand out?

The brick foundation of the porch looks like it needs cleaning but - do NOT powerwash old brick and mortar! Wash with a brush and gentler stream of water (a hose end sprayer is fine.) Google for the recommended method.

I would like to replace the stair railing with one that matches or is close to the porch railing and paint all of the railing the same color - white, blue or black.

You could also clean the concrete steps and replace the scalloped hosta bed edging with Belgian block to look better.

The goal is to give the immediate impression of fresh, clean, vintage elements well maintained, and attractive.

Do some cleaning but leave the railing alone, the green and white is very appropriate for the house.

I agree to power wash the house, paint the porch and steps.

I would also get some new planting for the front.

Clean. Paint!! Remove the awning if possible. And remove the screen door. I would also add a bit of new landscape. Something higher

My list is the same as hu above. Remove the awning and storm door. Clean everything. Paint the front door a striking color (purple works great with red brick). I would paint over the green and gold paint so all the trim is white. Total spend $100 in paint and a weekend of labor. I would not paint the concrete steps- they are no Maintenance right now.