 FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Make sure the drive into your property is as flattering as possible. Remove any debris that may have accumulated, including old dock sections, old boats and unsightly brush piles.
Do the buildings need paint or stain?
If you haven't been to the property in a while, bugs and spiders may have taken over. Take care of any insect problems, like carpenter ants and stay ahead of the cobwebs.
If you have a beach area, make sure toys are stored away and that weeds are raked away. Present your swimming area well. It is a big point for Buyers.
Keep your lawn trimmed. Sometimes it's easily forgotten when you're not around to see it grow.
If you've put off building a staircase to the lake, do it now. Elevation is more easily overcome with a pleasant access to the lake. | 
