Make Your House Impression - Show Off Your Home

These tips can help your house make the best impression, every time it is previewed by sales professionals or shown to prospective buyers

EXTERIOR

• Remove toys, newspapers, yard tools and other clutter

• Mow lawn and trim shrubs

• Tidy up, pick up after pets

• Park vehicles in the garage or on the street: leave the driveway clear and garage door closed

• Add color to the entry way with flowers and potted plants

• Eliminate cobwebs from doorways; clean all debris

INTERIOR

• A clean house is attractive to buyers; consider a professional cleaning service to start

• Make beds, clean up dishes; empty wastebaskets

• Remove clutter throughout; organize closets and cupboards; put away toys

• Sleek and spacious sells - consider renting a storage unit for extra furnishings, boxes and clutter

• Set out 'show towels' in bathrooms

• Freshen the air; potpourri or baked bread aroma; deodorize pet area; set comfortable temperature

• Do quick vacuuming and dusting

• Arrange flowers throughout

• Fire in fireplace, when appropriate

• Turn off television; play soft background music

• Open drapes and shades; turn on lights

• Repair leaky faucets, replace burned out lights and cracked windows

• Spot clean walls around door handles, light switches and other high-traffic area