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Exterior Preparation
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Overall appearance: Remove
any junk or clutter from the yard. This includes tree limbs and leaves, but especially goes for junk cars or parts,
lawn tractors, etc. |
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Overall appearance: If
the exterior of the house is dirty or moldy, power wash it. If it is in need of paint, get competitive bids if
you can't do it yourself. |
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Grass: If possible,
reseed any bare areas of the lawn. |
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Landscaping: Trim all
shrubbery and plantings. Trim trees if necessary, especially dead limbs. |
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Driveway: If the driveway
is stone and looking lean, add a coat of gravel. If it is asphalt, consider resealing. |
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Gutters and down spouts:
Check gutters and down spouts to make sure they are clear and functioning properly. |
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Lights: Make sure that
all exterior lights are operational. |
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Landscaping: If the
season is right, plant colorful flowers where appropriate. |
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Landscaping: Add mulch
to planting beds and around trees. An inexpensive but very effective way of freshening the look of the yard. |
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Windows: Make sure
the exterior (and the interior) of windows is clean and operational. |
