You can significantly influence the selling price of your property by preparing before putting it on the market. 

General

• remove clutter
• remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners
• remove paint splash on floor and cabinets
• clean and polish door hardware and handrails
• clean wall switches and outlet covers
• clean and tidy basement and attic storage
• add plants and flowers throughout the house

House Exterior

• sealed driveway
• weed-free driveway and walkways
• healthy, weed-free and trimmed lawn
• trees and shrubs trimmed
• wash front steps and porch
• check front doorbell and bell light
• clean or replace welcome mat
• repair and repaint fences and gates
• clean gutters and downspouts
• clean or repaint siding
• wash windows and screens
• clean shutters

Living, Family, Dining Rooms

• repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim
• clean and wax hardwood and vinyl floors
• shampoo carpet

Bedrooms

• repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim
• clean drapes and bedspread
• shampoo carpet
• clean out all closets
• clear all bedroom furniture
• put away all clothing

Bathrooms

• paint or wallpaper using light colors
• scrub tile, bleach, and repair grout
• check to see that drawers/doors open easily
• clean floor
• clean out medicine cabinet
• seal around tubs and showers
• replace old toilet seats
• replace shower window curtains
• put out a set of color coordinated bath linens

Kitchen

• paint or wallpaper walls and ceiling with light color
• clean floor
• clean cabinets and appliances
• clean out refrigerator and wash interior
• empty dishwasher and clean around controls
• check operation of all appliances
• arrange and clean food storage areas
• clean out cabinets and drawers
• neatly display dishes in cabinets
• clear clutter from counter tops
• check to see that drawers/doors open easily
• wash or replace curtains

Laundry

• check operation of appliances
• clean all appliances
• clean and organize laundry area
• provide adequate light to area

Garage

• check operation of wall sockets
• remove oil and grease from floor
• clean and organize storage
• maintain noisy garage door opener