· Make sure your house smells good.  Place some vanilla flavoring in foil and allow it to simmer in the oven on low.

· No pets - many people are turned off or allergic to them, so why lose a prospective buyer. Hide them as best as you can, and remove any pet hair and odors.  A house that smells like a pet is harder to sell.  You may not notice if you are used to it.

· Pack away 1/2  of what is in stuffed closets or cabinets so it looks like you have plenty of closet space. You should be able to see  the wall in back of 1/2 the closet or cabinet.

· Make sure lights operate and are clean.

· Spackle cracks and holes in ceilings and walls with no sanding spackle, caulk cracks along baseboards and crown molding where they meet the walls.

· Ensure blinds and curtains open and close. Clean them and fully open them to maximize  light when showing  your home.

· Steam clean carpets.  No odors or stains on floors.

· Replace attached items, such as lighting or window treatments that you wish to take with you.

· Repair any holes in walls.

· Replace any damaged doors.

· Replace any broken windows or missing or damaged window locks

· Make sure the garage door opener is operational.

· Fix dripping faucets and running toilets.

· Clean the refrigerator, microwave, and oven thoroughly.

· Replace cracked tile and missing grout.

·  Make sure showers, tubs, and bathrooms are cleaned thoroughly.

· Put away toys and clothes in bedrooms.

· In basements remove dampness or water stains, rid of odors, clean, make sure lighting works, organize.