First impressions matter when meeting new people, interviewing for a new job, and, of course, when selling a home. However, the first impression in real estate is far from shaking hands and making good eye contact. It’s all about how your property looks when potential buyers first pull up to the curb.

Selling a home can be an emotionally taxing experience, even in the best circumstances. You’re packing up your entire life and taking it somewhere new, after all. When preparing your home for a sale, your real estate agent will be with you every step of the way to ensure that the process is as seamless as possible. That said, there are some general things you can do to prepare your home in a way that screams to potential buyers, ‘I’m the one! I’m your dream home!’.