Criteria
Lawn must be healthy, neatly mowed and edged.
Grass and weeds around foundation and fences should be trimmed and maintained.
Yard should be free of clutter and debris.
Fences, porches, railings, and mailboxes should be in good repair.
Driveway should be free of oil and other stains. Also, there should be no weeds growing up through the cracks in the driveway.
Plants and flowers should be healthy (no plastic flowers or plants).
Yard should have an overall pleasing appeal.
Extra consideration may be given to properties that invest extra effort such as: power-washing exterior, painting shutters and doors (their original color), painting their mailbox and placing attractive house numbers.