If you’ve watched HGTV enough, you know that homes sell quicker and at higher prices after a thorough sprucing up.

Paint is the #1 bang for your buck home improvement. Safe interior colors that appeal to most buyers are light earth tones but most houses and condos I’ve painted lean towards white – white is in. Making your home look clean and bright is a plus to any prospective buyer. From ceiling to walls to baseboards and trim, a fresh coat of paint is a no brainer as it will greatly enhance the appearance of any space.

But before painting, the walls should be in their best condition. Large holes, small holes, drywall defects, and paint mishaps all need to be remedied before the first coat of primer and/or paint is applied and which takes some skill and know-how.

How about your new home? Will your new home be ready when you move in?

Most homes are candidates for To-Do lists a mile long: