1.1.1.1.1. Keep your lawn well-trimmedandedged. Trim shrubs. Remove alldead limbs and debris.

2.2.2.2.2. Plant some extra flowers forcolor — or just put some pots offlowers beside the front door.

3.3.3.3.3. Put away lawn equipment.Arrange outdoor items, such asfirewood or outdoor furniture, neatly.

4.4.4.4.4. Walk your fence line. Repairbroken areas, and paint or stain spotsin poor condition.

5.5.5.5.5. Check surfaces such as siding,window sashes, trim, and shutters.Touch-up with paint, or clean.

6.6.6.6.6. Make sure the entry light anddoorbell work. Paint, stain, or cleanthe door if needed.

7.7.7.7.7. Clean out debris in gutters.Touch up with paint if needed; realignif crooked.

8.8.8.8.8. Check the roof for shinglesor flashing that needs replacing.

9.9.9.9.9. Fix broken windows andscreens. Wash them.

10.10.10.10.10. Wash driveways and sidewalks.Patch holes.

11.11.11.11.11. Replace faded house numberswith shiny new brass ones.

12.12.12.12.12. If needed, repaint or replacethe mailbox.

13.13.13.13.13. Arrange the furniture anddiscard unused items so each roomappears as spacious as possible.

14.14.14.14.14. No matter what the season,consider it spring and do your‘spring cleaning’.

15.15.15.15.15. Clean all your windows andmirrors so they sparkle.

16.16.16.16.16. Buy higher-intensity lightbulbs and put them in every lamp inthe house. They’ll make the roomsseem warmer and brighter.

17.17.17.17.17. Brighten things with freshpaint. It costs very little, and white,off-white, or beige walls make a roomlook bigger and lighter. They’re alsomore likely to go with the newbuyer’s furnishings.

18.18.18.18.18. Check all closets for neatlyarranged clothes and as few items aspossible stored on overhead shelvesand on floors.

19.19.19.19.19. Leave kitchen countertopsas clear as you can. Arrange the insideof kitchen cabinets and cupboards inan orderly manner.

20.20.20.20.20. Clean the oven and allappliances. Polish the chrome on thesink. Polish the tub, toilet, andbathroom sink.

21.21.21.21.21. Go through the basement,attic, and garage, and organize themso they appear as spacious, neat andclean as possible. It’s a great time tohave a garage sale!

22.22.22.22.22. Launder draperies andcurtains if needed.

23.23.23.23.23. Shampoo carpets and waxfloors. Consider replacing yourcarpet if it really looks worn. Youmay not recover the costs, but yourhome may sell faster.

24.24.24.24.24. Get out your tool kit:tighten loose doorknobs, pulls ondrawers and cabinets, towel racks,switch plates, and outlet covers. Fixsticking doors and windows, squeakydoors, loose stair banisters, and thelike. Replace cracked switch plates.Repair and clean caulking aroundtubs and sinks. Fix leaky faucets;remove water stains.

People often buy a home basedon their feelings about it.

If you’re intending to sell yourhome, it’s important to keep this

in mind: Regardless of yourlocation and price, if somethingabout your home ‘feels” wrong,

buyers will look elsewhere.

Get the competitive edge bymaking sure all areas of yourhome are shipshape beforeputting it on the market.