lace some potpourri on the stove or pop a baked good in the oven just before buyers arrive.

Clutter. Remove unnecessary clutter from the

When you offer your home for sale the atmosphere of your house should be bright and airy. Raise blinds and pull back drapes. Turn on lights in dark corners. Check for burnt-out bulbs, espically in out-of-the-way places.

Noise. Turn off the television. If you wish, tune the radio to an "easy listening" station, with the sound very low. Have your children play outside.

Floors and carpeting. Fix loose tiles. Wax or polish floors. Have carpeting steam-cleaned and repaired as necessary.

Odors. Make sure there are no lingering pet, smoke or cooking odors. Place some potpourri on the stove or pop a baked good in the oven just before buyers arrive.

Clutter. Remove unnecessary clutter from the g

dark corners. Check for burnt-out bulbs, espically in out-of-the-way places.

Noise. Turn off the television. If you wish, tune the radio to an "easy listening" station, with the sound very low. Have your children play outside.

Floors and carpeting. Fix loose tiles. Wax or polish floors. Have carpeting steam-cleaned and repaired as necessary.

Odors. Make sure there are no lingering pet, smoke or cooking odors. Place some potpourri on the stove or pop a baked good in the oven just before buyers arrive.

Clutter. Remove unnecessary clutter from the

o an "easy listening" station, with the sound very low. Have your children play outside.

Floors and carpeting. Fix loose tiles. Wax or polish floors. Have carpeting steam-cleaned and repaired as necessary.

Odors. Make sure there are no lingering pet, smoke or cooking odors. Place some potpourri on the stove or pop a baked good in the oven just before buyers arrive.

Clutter. Remove unnecessary clutter from the

ish floors. Have carpeting steam-cleaned and repaired as necessary.

Odors. Make sure there are no lingering pet, smoke or cooking odors. Place some potpourri on the stove or pop a baked good in the oven just before buyers arrive.

Clutter. Remove unnecessary clutter from the

lace some potpourri on the stove or pop a baked good in the oven just before buyers arrive.

Clutter. Remove unnecessary clutter from the garage, basement, attic and closets. If your home is crowed with to much furniture, consider putting some things into storage. If a room needs a fresh coat of paint, use a neutral off-white color.

Remember, cosmetic changes do not have to be expensive. In fact home improvements do not necessarily offer a good return on your investment when you sell. It'sattention to the basics anything that says "this home has been carefully maintained" that will help you get the price you want. Keep in mind the following considerations when preparing your home for sale.