Landscaping need not be elaborate but it should be immaculate. Fill in the bare spots in lawn or garden. No flower beds? Fill a couple of large pots with blooming plants.

Look at the little things you may not usually notice…the mailbox, the gate, the porch posts, the door hardware. Paint and polish are the "stage makeup" for your home's debut on the market.

Your real estate agent can suggest other ways to enhance curb appeal.