Pick Up Every Room

Check counters, floors, halls and stairs. Straighten up or remove newspapers, magazines, mail, toys, clothing, recreation gear, snack glasses and dishes.

Turn On All The Lights

Even those in closets and storage rooms. Electric lights have an amazing capability for creating an illusion of lightness, airiness and spaciousness.

Open All Drapes, Shades and Blinds

Do all that you can to create a bright and light ambiance.

The Bedrooms

Make up the beds, neatly and attractively, early in the morning. This is a job you don’t want to have to do when you learn that the buyers will b there within the hour.

The Kitchen

Be sure all countertops are clear and “squeaky clean”. Wipe down appliances. Be sure all dishes are in the dishwasher or cleaned and put away. The sink should be clear and clean.

Clean Air

Keep air fresheners in closets, bathrooms and kitchen. Be especially careful to keep kitchen odors fresh: coffee brewing or a cinnamon coffee cake baking in the oven have a lasting, inviting effect.

Music, Music, Music

Perhaps you can’t have something baking in the oven every time, but soft, pleasant background music may be very effective.

Fireplace

A warm, cozy fire may be just the extra touch that turns the trick.

Air-Conditioning

If the weather is warm and sultry, have it operating.

The Bathrooms

Keep a set of fresh, attractive towels in each room that you can change instantly.

The Entryway

It’s the first and last impression that your buyers will have of your home – make it a good one! Check it regularly for sharpness.