Improve First Impression:  Touch up the paint on the front door & other areas that buyers see first.

Clean Up The Landscaping:  Trim the hedges & trees, move lawn, trake leaves, egde walkways and plant some annuals in the flower beds.

Wash your windows and screens to let me light into the interior.

Paint The Interior:  A coat of cream or light beige with contrasting white woodwork looks fresh & clean.

Get rid of clutter:  Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines.  Pack away most of your small decorative items.  Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seems roomier.  Clean out the garage.

Keep everything extra clean:  Wash fingerprints from light switch plates.  Mop and wax floors.  Clean the stove and refrigerator.  A clean house makes a better first impression and convinces buyers that the home has been well cared for.

Tidy Up Bathrooms:  Get rid of mildew, replace caulking, and replace stained sinks.

Get rid of smells:  Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke and pet smells.  Open the windows.

Replace Light Bulbs:  Put higher wattage bulbs in light sockets to make rooms seem brighter, especially basements and other dark rooms.  Replace any burnt-out bulbs.

Make minor repairs that can create a bad impression:  Small problems, such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking, or a dripping faucet, may seem trivial, but they'll give the impression that the house isn't well maintained.