Walk through your house as if you were a buyer look for things that are out of place Keep your home well organized and neat Remove marks from walls and floors Repair loose door handles, squeaky doors, uneven cabinets, burnt out lights, leaky toilets and faucets Remove unnecessary items from view in the yard, attic and basement Keep rooms clean, dusted and arranged for easy access Turn on lights, raise the shades about 1/2 to 3/4 open Arrange and clean the outside furniture On a chilly day a fire in the fire place warms more the room Look at your house and consider a fresh coat of paint Keep the yards clean, mowed and edged Weed the gardens and around bushes and trees Make sure that plants inside and out look healthy Clean around switch plates, door handles and cabinet pulls Windows and screens should be crystal clean Light scents of potpourri in the bath can be inviting Make sure that lights in the house are all working and have the right bulbs in them for the room Air out the basement if it smells musty or damp Clean oily spots off drive way and garage floors If you have a large yeard you may want a professional to trim the yard, bushes, shrubs, trees and hedges
