• Strive for a neutral environment.
• The colors and landscape always emphase the home's architectural features.
• The smell is clean and pleasant.
• The sound is either quiet or enhanced by relaxing music
• The details set the stage from manicuring the lawn to a floral arrangement in the entry.

Go for fabulous "curb appeal".  Each component of the visual landscape must looks its beat.

• A fresh coat of paint can be one of the best investments you can make to increase the value of your property. Keep colors neutral and light.
• Make sure the area in front of your house is free of litter and debris.
• Sweep your driveway and walkways and remove weeds that maybe growing between cracks.
• Freshen-up tired looking fences with a coat of paint and replace worn hardware. 
• Freshen-up an old mailbox with a coat of paint and new hardware.
• Replace worn pathlight fixtures leading to your home.
• Neatly mowed grass and trimmed shrubs are essential.  Add colorful annuals along the walkways and entrance. Spruce up flower beds with garden accents.
• Clean vinyl or aluminum siding.
• Add shutters, windowboxes, or an address marker for a inviting welcome.
• Clean and repair both windows and blinds.
• The roof may be the single most important aspect of your home front.  Replace broken or missing shingles or tiles. Repair flashing and fascia if needed then finish with a coat of paint.
• Neat and trim looking gutters and downspouts make a house look shipshape. If runoff areas are eroded install concrete spillways.
• The door way is the focal point of your home. Freshen up the door with a coat of paint and new hardware. Install a brass kick plate. Focus a light on the doorway.