Follow these tips to make the most of your home’s appraisal:

1. Provide the appraiser with a list of recent improvements and extras that may add to the value.
2. Make sure that your home is clean and uncluttered.
3. Mow the yard, trim the shurbs and mulch the flower beds.
4. Take care of any repair issues.
5. Make sure that the appraiser has easy access to all areas of the home and be available to answer questions.