1. First impressions are important!
Remember, when a prospect comes to look at your house, the first thing he will see is your home's front door.  Be sure it is fresh and clean.  Be sure your lawn and landscaping is well manicured and trim looking.  Be sure your yard is free of refuse and leaves.  If it has snowed, be certain that you've removed the ice and snow from walk and steps.

2. What you show is what you get!
Faded walls and worn woodwork will reduce the appeal of your home.  Why try to tell a prospect how your home could look ... when you can show him by a reasonable amount of redecoration?  A quicker sale at a higher price will result.  Invest in wallpaper in the kitchen or bathroom.  It will pay dividends for you.

3. Let the sun shine in!
Open those drapes and curtains all the way, so the prospect can see how bright and cheerful your home is.

4. Fix that leaky faucet!
Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty or worn out plumbing.

5. Little things mean a lot!
Take a few minutes to check to be sure that your doors don't stick or have loose knobs on them.  Don't forget your windows and cabinet drawers.  Get all those minor flaws fixed since they detract from your home's value.

6. Safety first and always!
Keep stairways clear and clean since this will avoid injuries around your home, as well as avoid detracting by distraction.

7. Big closets!
Make them look bigger by having them neat and well organized to show that your home has ample closet space.

8. Bathrooms sell homes!
Make these rooms sparkle.  Check and repair any damaged or discolored caulking in the bathtubs and showers and be sure that the towels and area rugs are bright.