When you sell your house, you want to make sure everything in and around your home is in tip-top shape. The better a house looks and functions, the more likely you are to earn more money from it.

Aesthetic appeal helps a house sell for more. A home that looks taken care of will always sell for more than a house that doesn't look like it's been touched in years. Now’s the time to spruce up the exterior of your home and get it ready to go on the market.

1. Power Wash Your Home

If you don't know the last time you washed your house, it's time to clean it for the selling season. Pressure washing your house can give it a much-needed facelift that can brighten up your home for a low cost. You might find that power washing your home levels up its appearance without adding anything else.

2. Make Small Repairs

If you have any small yet noticeable repairs to make at the front of your house, repair them before your home goes on the market. That way, things like repaired siding will show up in the online images for your home rather than looking broken or messed up online despite your having repaired it. You can even DIY many of these repairs.

3. Repaint Your Door

Repainting your door can add a pop of color to your house. You may opt for something neutral – and the color will help it look neat and put together. You could also choose a bright color that would make your house stand out from the others on the street. When in doubt, you want to make sure your home stands out positively.

4. Remove Brown Spots

Your lawn might have brown, dead patches of grass in it for several reasons. Usually, the browning happens due to no fault of the homeowner. Luckily, there are ways to cure it.

Aerating your lawn is one way to reverse brown patches, but you can also give your grass some extra water or fertilizer and see if that fixes things. Just give your lawn a little care and you should see a difference.

5. Make a Path

If you don't have a sidewalk leading from your driveway or the street to your front door, you need one. Make sure to repair any old paths so they don't become a hazard for anyone who may walk on them. You might opt for stepping stones instead of a concrete path. Just make sure the walkway looks good and adds to the appeal of your home.

6. Plant Flowers

Flowers can add a burst of color to your front yard and draw people's eyes away from any blemishes. People love full gardens, so adding flowers is a great way to make your home look enticing to buyers. Violets are a great flower to plant in early spring because they're easy to acquire and bloom quickly. They can add some color to your landscaping without your having to worry about staying on top of their care.

7. Clean Your Gutters

You should clean your gutters at least twice a year and you should also opt for professional cleaning when you can. This way, you'll make sure your gutters look nice, but you'll also prevent further water or ice damage, depending on the seasons in which you clean.

Since spring has a lot of new growth, you might find that some of it ends up in your gutters. Clear it out before the spring rains come or you might find it becomes a more difficult task that muddles up the appearance of your home.

8. Decorate the Outside

If something's still missing, it might be time to add some decorations to your front yard. Consider putting a bench near your flowers or dressing up your porch for the current season or upcoming holiday.

Decorating may feel like a chore, but it can help people envision what the home will look like once they move in and choose to decorate for different occasions. Help your potential buyers picture themselves living in the house.

Enhance the Exterior to Show Off What Shines

You think your home is the whole package, but that's only because you've been living in it and have made so much use of it. You might need to convince other people that it's worth as much as you know it is.

Enhancing your house's curb appeal is an excellent way to raise the value of your home. After all, the appearance of your house is the first impression any buyers will have of it. It's worth investing in – especially with upgrades that don't cost much time or money.