It is important for a property to make the best possible impression on prospective buyers. The following can interfere with a buyer’s appreciation of a property:

Exterior

• Clutter
• Lawn needs mowing and edging
• Untrimmed hedges and shrubs
• Dead and dying plants
• Grease or oil spots on the driveway
• Peeling paint
• Anything that looks old or worn

Interior

• Worn carpets and drapes
• Soiled windows, kitchen, baths
• Clutter
• Pet and smoking odors
• Peeling paint, smudges or marks on walls
  

A comparatively small investment in time, money and effort to remove these distractions can lead to stronger offers from buyers.