These simple improvements could mean the difference between a quick sale and months on the market.

Appearance matters when it comes to purchasing a house. Not only do prospective buyers want an attractive space to call home, they also want to get the most for their money. If your house is dirty, or the exterior needs work, that could communicate to prospective buyers that they are not getting the value for the price. By simply cleaning, organizing, and depersonalizing your home, you improve your chances for selling your home sooner.

Here are our tips for prepping your home for sale:

Update your landscaping: Prospective buyers care about curb appeal, and your yard offers a dramatic first impression of your home when people come to tour. Be sure to mow the grass, trim the hedges, weed, and plant new flowers. Prospective buyers would rather maintain a beautiful yard than start from ...

Don’t wait for the roof to spring a leak before you think about replacing it.

With the recent number of severe storms we’ve had with damaging winds and hail, you may have noticed that your roof is a little worse for wear, and wondering if it is time for a new roof. After all, roofs aren’t exactly cheap, but remain necessary, unless you enjoy sleeping under the stars. To help make your decision a little easier, here are our seven signs that it may be time to replace the roof.

Start with the Attic: A sure sign that it may be time to call a roofer is if you see sunlight through the ceiling of your attic, or you find water damage caused by rain leaks.

Review your Records: How long has it been since the roof was last replaced? Consider the time that has passed since the last replacement, ...