12 Ways To Get Your Home Ready To Sell 1. Edge, mow and fertilize the lawn. Reseed sparse areas. Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees. Cut back overgrown shrubbery. 2. Reseal cracks in foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios. Power-wash the exterior. Clean and align gutters and downspouts. Remove oil stains from driveway and garage.  3. Wash the windows inside and out. 4. Paint the walls and ceilings off white or beige. Repair cracks, holes and damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles. 5. Replace damaged windowpanes, moldings and woodwork. 6. Repair drippy faucets and showerheads. Unclog slow drains. 7. Shampoo carpets, scrub and wax linole…