Your house may be immaculate, but unless it has good curb appeal, buyers probably won't even go through the front door.

In today’s tight sellers' market, that first impression of your home is more important than ever. For a buyer to want to walk into your lovely home he (or she) first needs to get through the front door. Unfortunately many buyers don’t make it through the front because a house doesn't have good curb appeal.

How is your house’s curb appeal? Here are some easy tricks to entice a buyer to come on in…

Clean Up Your Yard

Make sure all hoses, toys, etc. are put neatly away.

Wash the Siding

You can always call a professional pressure washing service. However, to save money you can easily rent out a pressure cleaner and do it yourself. Make sure to protect plants, patios and other items by first covering them with plastic sheeting. After sweeping off dirt from the eaves to the base, hose down the walls, working from the top down. Keep the nozzle moving, as holding it one place can remove paint. You may even have to scrub with a stiff-bristle brush attached to a long handle using a mixture of water and non-phosphate detergent.

Also, get rid of all mold and mildew.

The Magic of Flowers

Planters of flowers growing in the front of a home convey a feeling of love. Rather than one planter, position two (one on each side of the door, porch or walkway). Then fill them with colorful flowers. If possible, plant flowers with an exceptionally sweet fragrance.

Hang a Flag

Besides your national flag, choose a flag that goes with the season of the year.

Door Wreaths

It doesn’t have to be December to have an attractive wreath grace your front door. Nothing says welcome like a beautiful wreath.

Paint the Front Door

You don’t necessarily have to paint the entire outside of your house. Just by applying a fresh coat of paint to your front door you’ve taken off years to your house. Be careful to select the right color that goes with the rest of your house. It also may be a good idea to repaint your window shutters.

Improve Landscaping

It doesn’t take a lot of money to improve your landscaping if you don’t have that much work to do. Besides planting some flowers, make sure all your bushes are neatly trimmed so you can see the front of the house from the road.

• Make sure no tree leaves touch your house.

• Neatly edge sidewalks

• Remove all grass and other vegetation growing between bricks or concrete

• Rake and get rid of leaves. If you have pinecones lying on the ground, pick them up.

Make All Needed Repairs

Check to see if any letters are numbers are missing from our house numbers and mail box. Ensure all windows are updated and clean. Repair anything on your front porch that needs attention. Realize that buyers are picky and notice small details.

Park All Cars in the Garage

If buyers see your cars parked outside rather than in the garage, they may conclude you don’t have enough living space and are storing stuff in your garage. What’s more, cars parked in the driveway clutter the view of your house.

On the other hand, if the job is too overwhelming, it may be worth the investment of hiring a professional landscaper. The cost will pay off once you receive a generous offer for your home.