more tips on creating a good first impression

Tip#9: Check the locks of your home at both the front entry, the back entry, and also the garage. Locks can give a first impression of a home that needs maintenance. And they are the first thing that a buyer sees.          Tip #10 : Clean oil stains from your driveway and garage. Tip#11:Clean up   any litter in the yard or walkways. Also remove any leaves or debris in the yard or walkways. Tip #12: Touch up the paint on the exterior of the home if necessary.In some cases, it pays to repaint the entire exterior if it hasn"t been painted in years.Trim on the exterior of the home can make or break its appearance. Make sure it looks clean.Tip #13 : Look for any cracks in exterior plaster, and make sure they're fixed and repainted to match the exterior paint.