As buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly.

• Paint house - this can do more for sales appeal than any other factor.
  
• Yard - Remove all toys, garbage, garden tools and other items from view.
  
• Mow lawn and keep edged.
  
• Close garage doors.
  
• Put colorful flowers in front of house.
  

• Put new paint on the front door.
• Buy a new door mat.
  
• Buyers take a close look at the basement of a home. They will look for bad wiring, leaky pipes and signs of decay.
  
• Clean out basement and dispose of everything you are not going to move.
  
• Ensure that there is plenty of lighting.
  
• Sweep or vacuum floor.
  
• Stack items neatly against walls.
  

• Make it bright and attractive.
• Put a vase of fresh flowers on the table.
  
• Replace curtains or clean existing ones.
  
• Remove appliances from counters.
  
• Create a pleasant fragrance in the kitchen (i.e. vanilla, cinnamon).
  

• Install a new shower curtain and replace worn throw rugs.
  
• Polish all fixtures.
  
• Open windows.
  
• Hang bright, fresh towels.
  
• Remove stains from toilets and bathtubs.
  
• Use air freshener.
  
• Display colorful soaps.
  

• Clean out the fireplace and place logs in it.
  
• Polish all woodwork.
  
• Put big furniture in storage so rooms are not cluttered or crowded.