I changed hats recently and put my own personal home on the market. We had several showings but no bites. Just last week I had a landscaper come over and freshen it up -- add pine straw, do some trimming, etc. Nothing major -- just a little "lipstick". The very first showing after he did this, we got an offer! Coincidence? Maybe, but one I'm willing to take a gamble on again. You just never know what may be needed to sway that potential purchaser. In all we spent about $400, and for an offer that was eventually negotiated to a contract, it's a small price to pay.