The exterior of your home is the first thing a prospective buyer sees. Our suggestion is to pretend you are a buyer. How would you judge the condition of your home? Use this list to make sure your home's exterior looks its best:

• Exterior paint should be in good condition (no peeling, fading) on house, garage, gutters, outbuildings, decks, fences and gates. The front door should be in good condition.
• Doors and gates in working condition, latch and lock properly. Doorbell and all exterior lights in good working order.
• Fix or replace cracked windows and torn screens. Clean windows and screens.
• Remove debris. Neatly store trash cans, toys and garden equipment.
• Lawn should be well cut and neatly trimmed. Repair dead grass or fill in holes. Trim trees, removing dead branches. Flower beds weeded and freshly planted. In winter shovel driveway and walkways.
• Clean pool, spa, ponds, fountains.