Make sure all the doors and closers work properly and do not squeak;

Clean the house thoroughly, including the bathrooms, windows, carpets vents and walls;

Also clean all the appliances, including the refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryers, furnace (exterior only) , and air conditioner (exterior only);

Repair any cracked plaster and touch up the paint where necessary;

Store clothes and furniture that you are not using so rooms and closets look more spacious;

Place furniture so that traffic flows easily from room to room and so that the line of vision into each room is not blocked;

Scale back on artwork and photographs;

Clear the kitchen and bathroom counters so that do not appear cluttered;

Stack all storage items against the walls to show maximum floor space;

Fix any dripping faucets or toilets;

Replace any burned out light bulbs;

Make sure your home, including the closets, appear neat and organized. Don’t leave items lying around;

Remove all valuables.