A clean, neutral, and streamlines look helps buyers to imagine what life would be like in your home. The action points below will help them be able to do that.

• Wash or paint the home’s exterior
• Paint the front door
• Keep the yard nicely trimmed
• Keep the lawn free of clutter
• Weed and freshly mulch garden beds
• Clean interior and exterior windows
• Apply fresh paint or stain to wooden fences

• Remove personal items, excessive decorations, & furniture
• Replace or clean carpets
• Get rid of clutter and organize and clean closets
• Apply a fresh coat of paint to walls, trim, and ceilings
• Replace outdated ceiling fixtures, and clean lighting fixtures
• Minimize and clean pet areas in the home
• Be sure that all light bulbs are in working order

• A new coat of paint helps a homes curb appeal. It isn’t a low-budget item, but if you can swing it…DO IT
• If you can’t paint the entire home, paint the trim. This is a relatively simple thing to do and it helps give that wow factor
• Update exterior light fixtures. This can quickly give a home an updated look
• Put a fresh coat of paint on the front door