Clear the property
- Remove building materials, scrap wood, discarded household items, and other exterior clutter
- Store garbage and recycling containers in the garage or another screened location
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Cleanliness, visible maintenance, and a neat landscape usually matter before expensive cosmetic upgrades.
Check from the roofline down
- Clear the roof of visible obstructions and moss
- Clean the gutters and make sure they are neatly secured
- Clean windows and remove branches, shrubs, or other obstructions
- Prune bushes, trees, and shrubs neatly
Review paint, siding, and entry
- Decide whether the siding should be power washed
- Touch up worn or damaged paint where needed
- Make sure the front door is clean and in good condition
Refresh flower beds
- Prune plants neatly
- Remove weeds and debris
- Refresh mulch where needed
- Add or maintain flowers in bloom when practical
Groom the lawn
- Remove weeds
- Clear grass clippings
- Edge the lawn neatly along paths, beds, and driveways