Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

• Obtain a typical home inspection checklist and do a walkthrough.

• Minimize furniture and clutter to make spaces look larger.

• Remove most — if not all — personal photos.

• Organize closets and minimize everything included.

• Clean out the garage, basement and attic.

• Put out fresh towels in the kitchen and bathrooms.

• Make sure all lights and fixtures are working.

• Check for leaks and repair faucets and showerheads.

• Keep countertops and floor clean and uncluttered.

• Fill the air with fresh, clean scents or the smell of baked goods.