How to show your home at its best when you're ready to sell

Landscaping Keep the grass cut neatly flowerbeds are freshly mulched and weed free. Prune overgrown shrubs, especially if they're in front of windows. Find a local landscaper

Gutters and Fences. Make sure the gutters are cleared of debri.Hire a power washer to bring fences back to life.  Find a local Fencer

Driveway and Walkways De-clutter by removing bikes, tools and toys. Use weed killer on grass and weeds in pavement cracks. Keep edges neat.. Find a local Lawnmower

Front Door This is an important first impression. Try freshening the door and trim with a new coat of paint if it needs it. Tighten loose doorknobs, use WD40 on squeaky hinges and make sure the doorbell works. Remove cobwebs from around the entryway. Add a potted plant and a new doormat if needed. Find a local painter

Inside Entry Shampoo the rug or scrub the floor. Add a fresh rug and make sure it has a non-skid surface for safety. Try hanging a mirror to make your entry look larger and brighter. Find a local carpet cleaner

Kitchen Keep countertops free of clutter (less is definitely more here) just keep a few decorative canisters or a scented candle., clean the oven (people DO look), spray and wipe cabinet doors and keep the sink shining and dry. Kitchen Improvements

Bathrooms It is an important part of the house to a home buyere so make sure your bathrooms sparkle. Keep the benchtops clean and clear of clutter. Replace discoloured or damaged grouting. No dripping taps and leaky toilets. Find a plumber near you

Wardrobes Start with a clearout and donate items to charity. Organize your clothes to make your closets appear larger. Store what's left in stackable plastic boxes, it should look neat and tidy. Rubbish removal near you

Garage  Have a big clear out and sort through all the junk and decide what to keep and what to give away. Invest in some stackable storage shelves to store tools and sports wear; hang your garden hose, blowers and other equipment on the wall. Use a Local Handyman

Lighting Replace non working light bulbs and clean light fittings and fixtures, inside and out, to remove dead bugs and cobwebs. You might like to replace out-dated fixtures in the most visible locations. Keep curtains and blinds open to let in natural light. Outside use garden lighting to accentuate paths and garden beds. Use an electrician near you