20 Steps to selling your home:

First impression counts Take a look out side as if you were the buyer. Invest some time inside Clean all the rooms and get rid of the clutter. Brighten thinks up Open all the curtains and replace burnt out light bulbs. Open and close doors Make sure all the doors open and close as well as cabinets doors. Safety counts Get rid of all those booby traps. Roller-skates, loose throw rugs, extension cords. Make room Clean the attic and basement, put stuff in storage. Closet case Clean all the closets and hang your clothes. Bathrooms sparkle Bathrooms sell homes - does yours? Dreamy bedrooms Freshen up your bedrooms, colorful bedspreads, get rid of excess furniture. Let the sun shine in Open up all your curtains. Brighten up the night Turn on all your lights inside and out. Crowded scenes Don't over crowd, the buyer as they tour through your home. Leash your pets Not all buyers will love your pets. Think volumes Soft quiet music is the only sound buyers should hear Relax Be friendly, but not over anxious to please. Don't apologize Never apologize for your home shortcomings. Keep a low profile Nobody knows your home as well as you do but keep out of the way and save the little extras for the second visit. Sell only your home Don't try to sell your furnishings. Keep that to a later date. Make showing easy Try not to cancel or disallow appointments. Defer to paper When prospects want to talk price ask them to put in writing.