Disassociate Yourself With Your Home. As you will be moving on, it's best to think of the house as no longer yours, but soon to belong to another. This will help you let go of the house and prepare it for its sale and for the next owner.

De-Personalize. Remove your photographs so that the potential buyer can envision the home with their artifacts. It will give them a chance to think of the home as theirs, not yours.

De-Clutter! Make your home a presentable showcase, free of unnecessary items that may be a distraction to a buyer.

Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets. A neatly sorted closet or cabinets will give the impression that you've taken care of your home, a great selling point for the buyer to consider.

Rent a Storage Unit. You should store excessive furniture in offsite. The less furniture for the buyer to walk around, the better. Consider how the room appears larger when you’ve taken out extra leaves of a dining room table.

Remove/Replace Favorite Items. You won’t want to disappoint a buyer when they learn that they can’t have that precious vase that you intend to keep. Basic rule: don’t show what is not part of the deal.

Make Minor Repairs. Patch holes in any walls, fix all doors and drawers. Maybe a fresh coat of paint, in a neutral color.

Make the House Sparkle! A clean home makes a desirable home. Don’t forget to put out fresh towels in the bathroom and remove old, smelly items from the refrigerator.

Scrutinize. Take an objective look around your home, even outside. Consider the first impression that any buyer will get from a first glance. Remove those things that distract from your home’s appeal and fix anything that is broken.

Check Curb Appeal. This is your first change to make a favorable impression of your home. An attractive exterior will get the buyer out of their car and into your house for a further review. Freshen up the landscape and keep the sidewalks clean and free of debris.