.	Appraisal Tips • Make a list of improvements and dates since your home was built • Make sure you know the make of your furnace, hot water heater and amperage of electricity • Make sure the landscaping to the entrances and exits of your home are neat • Put your animals in a pen before the scheduled time for your appraisal so they are confined during the inspections • Make sure the front and backyard is cleaned up, grass is mowed or snow and ice are cleaned off of the sidewalk • Make sure interior and exterior trim is painted or varnished • Make sure your light bulbs are in working order - preferably have the lights on during the inspection • Give your home a thorough cleaning, including carpets • In general the overall neatness adds the most value to a house