Remove pets. Take them with you or keep them penned in the yard or garage.

Open shades and curtains to let in light.

Turn on enough lights so the home is well lit.

Remove clutter from tables and bookshelves. Neatness makes rooms seem larger.

Put away items in the yard like garden tools, bicycles and toys.

Grind up part of a lemon in the disposal to add a fresh smell to the kitchen.

Perhaps play some soothing classical music on low volume.

Keep money and other valuables, as well as prescription drugs, out of sight.

Tidy up rooms, including kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

Don’t pack closets in an attempt to clean up--this only communicates a lack of space.

Children should not be running around, distracting buyers from the showing.

If possible, take the entire family out; this will give the prospective buyers freedom to move comfortably about the home and ask their agent candid questions.

Comfortable temperature, No television

Remove an abundance of personal photographs

Bake cookies or other goodies which helps make the house seem more of a home 

Pay attention to pet or cigarette odors.  Place scented potpourri around the house.

On the day you’re expecting a potential buyer, pop a batch of frozen cinnamon rolls or homemade bread into the oven for a great aroma