Does your property have curb appeal? Has any maintenance been neglected? Have the kitchen and baths been updated? Do you have too much clutter to be able to show your home at it best?
Value depends upon your community attributes, the type, style and size of the dwelling and ultimately its maintenance and appeal to the average prospective buyer. A little caulking, paint and repair can make the difference between a public perception of top condition or perhaps needing some TLC, often termed as a "handyman's special."
Every community has good contractors, service technicians and handy service providers. A few quick calls to friends, neighbors and consulting the local yellow pages will yield a smorgasbord of resources.
For residents in North-East Texas, handy services are available from the website www.my-guy.biz among many other resources.