The next time you come home, stop across the street to get a good view of the house and its surroundings.

What is your first impression of the house and yard area?

What are the best exterior features of the house or lot?

What are the worst exterior features of the house or lot?

Make a list of the problem areas such as:

• Kill mold and mildew on the house, sidewalks, rook or driveway
• Stow away unnecessary garden implements and tools
• Clean windows and gutters
• Pressure wash dirty siding and dingy decks
• Edge sidewalks; remove vegetation growing between concrete and bricks
• Mow the lawn; Get rid of weeds
• Rake and dispose of leaves
• Trim tree limbs that re near or touching the roof