Trim shrubbery, mow lawn. Consider removing overgrown trees and shrubs that hide the house from the street.
Entrance ways and front doors deserve special attention. Therefore, clean glass on doors and entrance light fixtures. Polish metal light fixtures. Remove cobwebs, leaves and other debris. Paint the front door. Clean siding.
Plant colorful seasonal flowers in beds and containers. Pots of red geraniums or impatiens at the front door gives positive welcome to visitors.
Close garage doors. Make sure garage doors and openers are in working order. Move trash containers out of sight.
Repair cracked and damaged driveways. Pressure wash concrete driveways and walkways. Lay a fresh coat of sealer on asphalt driveways.
Clean and repair patios and decks. Replace damaged wood and nail down loose boards on decking and steps. Pressure wash if needed.
Garage sale time! Empty the garage of unwanted items and stack stored items neatly.
Repair and paint railings and fencing. Walkways to the front door should be neat and trim and easy and safe to walk on.
Repair broken windows and replace thermal windows that have leaking seals.
Before going inside, walk across the street and look back at your house and grounds to see them as buyers will see them. Your house should now have great curb appeal.
