Perhaps you’re trying to sell your house but the offers aren’t exactly pouring in. It’s easy to blame the poor housing market, and to some degree you’d be justified in doing so. But it’s also possible that your curb appeal isn’t quite up to par.

You’ve probably mowed and trimmed the yard. It’s also likely that you’ve planted a few flowers and put down fresh mulch. But there are several other things you can do that may not have occurred to you.

First and foremost, you should have a professional clean the black roof mold from your shingles. More accurately called roof algae, these stains can often be so bad that they prevent a potential buyer from even getting out of their car. No matter how beautiful the rest of your home’s exterior, a stain-covered roof can completely ruin your curb appeal.

Speaking of cleaning, have you taken the time to clean the siding and windows? When I’m walking up to someone’s front door as a potential homebuyer the last thing I want to see is mildew-covered siding or dirty windows. Any time spent cleaning these surfaces is surely time well spent.

Pressure washing your driveway and walkways is an easy way to clean up your home’s exterior. Most people don’t appreciate how dirty their concrete areas are. A good pressure cleaning, though, can make a huge difference in brightening it up.

Trimming the trees in the front yard is often a wise move. Many people have a special fondness for the trees in their yard, but this shouldn’t be a reason to let them grow out of control. Any low-hanging branches should be clipped so that the whole front of the house is viewable from the street.

Finally, consider the possibility of altering your shudders’ color or replacing them entirely. I’ve seen many otherwise attractive homes that had their curb appeal destroyed by shudders that were weird tones of green, violet, or red. The color of your shudders should mesh with the rest of the home, not clash with it.

By implementing these straightforward changes in your home’s look you could quickly see much more attention in your home. Keep in mind that today’s buyers are looking for clean and well-maintained properties. If exterior flaws draw their attention they may shun your home before even going inside.