Prepare the Exterior of Your Home

- Keep your greenery full and trimmed

- Mend and repaint fences and gates

- Prune overgrown trees

- Remove any trash or junk in your yard (that includes beat-up cars and old appliances)

- Paint shutters, trim, and the entire house if necessary

- Clean or paint the front door, since buyers will see it up close and personal

- Repair or replace screens on windows

- Remove any decorative yard items that you plan to take with you

- Keep your cars in the garage or away from the house

- Remove grease spots from your driveway and garage floor

- Clean out the garage, clutter will make any room or area look smaller

- Make sure the doors and gates open and close easily

- Mow your lawn twice per week

- Edge your walks and driveway

- Clean around trash cans and spray them out

- Clean pet droppings off yard daily, if applicable

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