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Attend to any potential hazards.
Lock away or remove valuables - i.e. jewelry.
Avoid cooking food with strong odors.
Fresh coffee or baked items very welcoming.
In poor weather, provide a place for overshoes, boots, etc.
In winter, if you have a fireplace have it lit.
Assess what needs cleaning, repaired or changed before opening home to potential buyers.

Kitchen and bathrooms:	all surfaces cleaned, organize countertops, sinks and faucets work properly.
Other rooms:	vacuum, dust, remove clutter (including excess furniture), neatly store books, toys and clothing, clean mirrors, open drapes and pull up blinds on windows.
Floor covering:	remove dirt and stains, repair damages, hardwood covered by carpet - remove carpet and restore wood.
Walls, ceilings, baseboards:	clean fingerprints or stains. Repair holes, cracks, chipped paint, ripped wallpaper, water damage.
Doors:	fix squeaks and make sure handles secure and work properly.
Windows:	clean and repair cracks, easy to open.
Lighting:	sufficient light, fix broken switches and exposed wiring.
Pet areas:	clean, organized and odor free.
Outside the home:	gates open easily, clean exterior surfaces - decks, pools, walkways, driveways and make them tidy.
Seasonal issues:	snow removed from walkways and driveway, lawn cut, flower beds weeded, etc.

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