Driveway, Garage, Carport

- Clean up grease or oil spots on driveway surface. For asphalt driveways it is a good idea to apply a fresh coat of black driveway sealer. You can do this yourself or hire a professional.
- Keep driveway and walkways free of snow and ice. Clear immediately after a snowfall or ice storm because you never know when you will be called for a showing. Clear entire driveway. If it is a double driveway don't clean just enough for your car clean the whole drive.
- Make sure the garage door opens freely and the automatic door opener is working. If hinges squeak oil them.
- Clean your garage or outbuildings thoroughly and relocate any stored vehicles.
- Provide an unobstructed view of your home from the street by not having cars that don't work, boats, campers or other vehicles in the driveway.

Lawns and yard

- Do a general cleanup around the yard
- Remove clutter, garbage
- Mow, trim and fertilize the lawn. Remove grass clippings.
- Edge walkways & trim hedges and shrubs
- Weed flower beds and replace dead plants and trees.
- Keep bicycles and toys out of sight.
- Fences:      -Replace missing slats, stakes and posts.
                    -Repair broken hinges and paint or stain the fence if necessary.

Siding and trim

- Make sure all exterior siding is clean and free of mildew or other stains. If not wash siding.
- Consider painting the highlight features of your home, such as trim work, shutters, gutters,
down spouts and railings.
- If necessary, add a fresh coat of exterior paint to the exterior siding.

Doors and Windows

- Consider adding a fresh coat of paint to your front door.
- Polish brass fixtures and be sure door locks work properly.
- Oil hinges to both doors and windows.
- Keep stairways tidy and secure handrail. If required repaint handrail.
- Repair or replace bent or damaged screens and window glass.
- Cut back outdoor plants that restrict natural light.
- Clean all windows inside and if possible outside.

Front Entry

-Polish door handles and door knockers.
-Replace worn or broken items, such as an unsightly mailbox or rusty doorbell.
-Replace or repair screens in doors
-Be sure porch lights are working, replace bulbs and add welcoming features such as a new door mat and flowering plants.

Roof

-Remove debris such as tree branches and leaves.
-Make any necessary repairs to worn shingles or cracked surfaces.
-Clear gutters and down spouts of leaves and debris

Patio Deck

- Remove clutter
- Replace rotten boards and railings
- Repaint if necessary all or portions of the deck
- Tidy any visible items, such as an outdoor grill or barbecue.
- Stairways cleared of objects and obstacles
- Flowering plants and outdoor furniture add appeal.
- Remove any unnecessary items such as gardening equipment.