Kitchen

• To brighten, paint cabinets and put up new curtains.
• Remove any appliance from your counters.
• Leave a delicious smell in the kitchen.
  

Bathroom

• Repair any dripping faucet.
• Keep fresh towels in the bathroom.
• Remove stains from toilets,bathtubs and sinks.
• Unclog sinks and bathtubs.
• Use a deodorizer in the bathroom area.
• Replace

Living areas

• Have all plaster in top shape.
• Check ceilings for leak stains.
• Use neutrals if painting and redecorating.
• Clean fireplace.
• Wash windows and replace and cracked or broken glass.
• All windows should open and close.
• Keep draperis open and window shades up.
• Replace burnt out light bulbs.
• Be sure every light switch works.
• Discard items now that will be diposed of when moving.
• Straighten up the closets.
• Keep pets away during showings.
• Lubricate any sticking or squeaking doors.
• Turn off all televsions.
• Turn on soft background music.

Outdoors

• Invest in landscaping where it can be seen at first sight.
• Cut back over-grown shrubbery and keep lawn mowed.
• Paint your house if necessary
• Repaint shutters, window frames and front door.
• In winter,walkways should be free of snow and ice.
• Inspect roof and gutters for needed repairs.
• Place flowers outside of the front door

Basement, Attic, Garage

• Clean out the clutter.
• Keep stairways and entryways well lit.
• Ventilate or dehumidify
• Repair cracked floors and walls.
• Stack items against the walls.