Here are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value:

General Maintenance

• Oil squeaky doors
• Tighten doorknobs
• Replace burned out light bulbs
• Clean and repair windows and screens
• Touch up chipped paint
• Repair cracked plaster
• Repair leaking faucets and toilets

Spic and Span

• Shampoo carpets
• Clean washer and dryer and tubs
• Clean furnace
• Clean refrigerator, stove and ovens
• Clean and freshen bathrooms

The First Impression

• Clean and tidy entrance
• Functional doorbell
• Polish door hardware

Curb Appeal

• Cut lawns
• Trim shrubs and lawns
• Weed and edge gardens
• Pick up any litter
• Clear walk and driveway
• Repair gutters and eaves
• Touch up exterior paint

The Buying Atmosphere

• Be absent during showings
• Turn on all lights
• Light fireplace
• Open drapes in the day time
• Play quiet background music
• Keep pets outdoors

The Spacious Look

• Clear stairs and halls
• Store excess furniture
• Clear counters and stove
• Make closets neat and tidy