Make the Inside POP Spacious and Clean: Clutter and dark colors turn off most buyers. That means getting rid of everything you can live without. If you can't see the baseboard, the room is probably cluttered. Have a garage sale to eliminate unnecessary items. Use the money you earn to put some of your bulkier possessions in storage. Bright lights and white walls make rooms look bigger. If you plan to paint, use white or off-white. Replace lights with higher wattage bulbs. Clear kitchen countertops as much as possible. Reduce number of items in cabinets. Arrange clothing neatly in each closet and reduce number of items stored on shelves and on the floor. Clean and organize your basement, attic and garage. Clean everything - carpets included. Ask a friend to assess your efforts, especially sensitive areas like odors. Wash windows and mirrors. Clean the oven and all appliances. Clean all grease spatters and polish chrome fixtures and surfaces. Clean window treatments and carpets. Replace worn, stained and odorous carpeting. Clean smudges, especially around doorknobs and light switches. Okay, maybe nobody is this neat, but this is the target. And trust me, home buyers notice all of these things. Solid: Rattles, squeaks and leaks leave the impression that the house needs a lot of work. Eliminate them. Repair squeaking steps and wobbly banisters. Repair leaking roof and remove all signs of water damage. Paint over water stains and replace discolored wallpaper. Repair leaky faucets and pipes. Repair or clean caulking around tubs and sinks. Tighten loose doorknobs, light switch plates and cabinet hinges. Repair sticking doors and windows. Tack down all loose molding. All of these things will help your home look it's very best!