Stand out by your sidewalk or street and take a long, hard look at the front of your house. Start with a thorough cleaning of your windows and front door area with a bucket of soapy water and a scrub brush. It's amazing what a little hard work can do to neaten up your home's exterior elements. Make the door hardware gleam and those windows sparkle. Take time to neaten up the insides of your home's window areas that are visible from the curb.
Paint is a wonderful thing.
It can quickly bring any old object back to life, including shutters and trim on the outside of the house. For a relatively small investment, paint is one of the quickest ways to get your home ready for resale. It's important to do a good job when painting. Splotchy work will be immediately noticeable. If you're not up to doing the painting yourself, consider hiring an expert to help.