Spruce Up the Landscape FRONT ENTRY | This is where buyers get their first opportunity to make a close inspection. They will be looking for flaws, so eliminate them. All woodwork should be freshly and neatly painted, including the door, if necessary. Replace a poorly-functioning doorbell button. Polish the door brass. Repaint or replace an unsightly mailbox. Put out a new or clean door mat. Thoroughly weed and prune all landscaping. Add flowering plants. PAINT | Few things enhance the saleability of a house more than exterior paint. Before painting, scrape or powerwash any blistered or peeling paint, repair gutters and downspouts, and replace any dry rotted wood. Trim work, gutters and wrought iron should receive primary attention. If you cannot afford to paint the entire house, at least power wash it to improve the appearance. YARD | Mow and trim the lawn. Weed flower beds and remove or replace dead plants or trees. Water regularly during the growing season. DRIVEWAY, GARAGE & CARPORT | Clean up grease stains or oil spots. Make sure that the garage door opens freely and that the automatic door opener is in good working order. If possible, don’t park cars in front of the house or in the driveway. Recreational vehicles or boats should be in the garage, carport or behind a fence in the back.
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