Previously I have commented on getting the interior of your home ready. There will still be more to come to enhance your interior, but the exterior is just as important since it will be the “The First Impression” to a buyer.

Walk across the street to view your home. Remember to think like a buyer. Does the roof look good, are there any sags? If your roof just looks dirty there are companies that will clean roofs with a special detergent that continues to clean every time it rains. If it looks worn or sagging call a roofer (we have companies we recommend) to inspect it. You may as well know now if it will become an issue to a buyer.

Is your siding clean and free of mildew and mold? If not, a power washing can do wonders. Is your landscaping over grown and covering windows or attaching itself to your house? If so, cut it back. In some cases you may need to pull out over grown bushes and replace with new smaller ones.

Make sure your front door and steps and/or porch are clean. The front door should be shiny and clean and fresh. Storm doors should have screens without holes and glass without fingerprints. Get rid of those pesky spider webs. Add a pot of flowers or evergreens if winter time.

Of course the grass should be cut regularly and clippings bagged and taken away. Weeds should be pulled and fresh mulch added to all beds. Deck should be power washed (sanded if a lot of splinters) rotted boards should be replaced and stained to match.

All this seems like commons sense things to do. However, some sellers get overwhelmed and cut corners. If you cut corners in your preparation it will cut into your profit.