In this economy, people are being very choosy about what they are willing to part with their money for.

For this reason alone, you will want (and need) to make your home and property appealing to others.

Take a step back and look at it with fresh eyes. We often oversee things that have been there for years because we are so used to them. What do you think a potential buyer would see and think when they come for the first time?

Did you procrastinate and not get the yard in tip-top shape? Are the leaves all raked and hauled away? Did you pooper-scoop? Are the flower beds and garden weeded thoroughly? Are the bushes pruned? This would all be easier if you had assigned everyone to their tasks and they actually completed them…on time.

What about inside the house? Did you de-clutter or did you procrastinate on this? If you recall, I wrote about this in a previous posting. If you did not read “Clutter”, go back and read it now.

Did you complete all the repairs inside and out? The “Home Repairs” posting spoke about setting up a maintenance schedule for your appliances, yard equipment, etc. Did you follow this schedule? Are all your “things” in good working order?

If you do not take the time NOW, you will not be ready when a buyer is ready to buy. You never know who will and who won’t. So be ready, be prepared, present your home the best way you possibly can.