Yard & Landscaping

• Keep yard mowed, trimmed and edged.
  
• Fertilize and water to ensure the lawn is healthy and green.
  
• Eliminate or replace any dead trees or bushes.
• Keep both trees and bushes pruned.
  
• Weed flower beds and replace dead plants.
  
• Make certain your yard doesn't look cluttered.
• Keep kids bikes and toys out of view.
  
• Add some color, consider planting flowers along the walk.
  
• Add fresh mulch around trees and in flower beds.
  
• Repair or replace any broken or missing parts of your fence.
• Be certain to paint also if necessary.
• Check to see that gates close properly.
  
• Generally keep lawn and garden ornaments to a bare minimum.

Driveway and Garage or Carport

• Keep cars parked in the garage at all times, so your house can be seen.
• Avoid having boats or second vehicles parked in drive.
  
• Fill in any sink areas with dirt and be sure to edge or trim around driveway.
  
• Clean up any oil or grease spots on concrete drives.
  
• Make certain your garage door opens smoothly and any automatic door opener is working.

Your Front Entry

• Replace broken or worn mailboxes and doorbells.
• Make sure your doorbell works.
  
• Likewise, be sure exterior light fixtures work and are cleaned and polished.
  
• Polish door knockers and door handles and replace if worn.
  
• Make sure all door locks work properly.
  
• Buy a new doormat, simple and unobtrusive.
  
• If necessary, stain or paint your front door.
  
• Consider adding an attractive door wreath or some flower pots.

House Exterior

• Evaluate whether your siding needs a new coat of paint. While it can be an expense, it may be necessary to get top dollar for your home.
  
• Consider first painting trim work, shutters, gutters and downspouts.
  
• Make any necessary repairs to the house roof and replace worn shingles.
  
• Clean out gutters.
  
• Repair or replace damaged screens and window glass.
  
• Consider having windows washed.
  
• Coil all exterior hoses.

Decks, Porches and Patios

• Make sure lawn maintenance and gardening equipment is put away.
  
• Repair any broken or worn decking.
  
• Any barbecue grills, swings, lawn furniture should be clean and in good repair.

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