Clutter is a definite no-no when you have your home up for sale. Remove unnecessary furniture, wall hangings, stacks of books/papers and other items which might give your home a cluttered look. Remember that just because a certain look or decor appeals to you it may not be someone else's cup of tea. Try to make the home look as open and neutral as possible.

Open up windows to bring as much natural light into the house as possible. Possibly consider even storing some of your furniture somewhere to help make the home appear much roomier. The more appealing and comforting you can make the home appear the better first impression you will leave on potential home buyers.

Never under estimate the power of curb appeal. Make sure spend as much or more time getting the out side of your house cleaned up as you do for the inside of the house.

If you know you will be showing your home, be sure to cut the grass, trim the bushes, and in general clean up the outside of your home. The outside of your home is the home's first impression. The term for this is curb appeal. By increasing the curb appeal, you increase the likelihood of someone coming inside to see the rest of the home!

If you have pets make sure they are not present and any items that people associate with animals is gone. Some buyers will want a house that has not had recent animal activity in it.

A fresh coat of paint can do wonders! Neutral colors are soothing and appeal to a wide range of buyers.

Every home has a peculiar smell to visitors. To mask such smells and create a homey feeling, some real estate agents have suggested to bake some cookies or cakes in the oven.

Correct staging of a home is necessary for a quick sale. Take the advice of your realtor or hire a company to stage your home for you.