Below is a list of things you can do to prepare your home for a real  estate showing: Keep the house brightly lit and drapes open. Have soothing low volume music playing in  the background Use lightly scented sprays or pot-pore to give  your home a fresh scent. If you do not like to use sprays, the smell of  freshly baked bread is irresistibly welcoming. All floors and carpets should be clean,  vacuumed and swept Make sure that your lawn and garden have been kept up; i.e. weeding, mowing lawn, cutting hedges, etc. Clear driveway and sidewalks of any debris, dirt, or snow/ ice If it is summer, water your lawn at least one hour before the showing to present a fresh appearance Keep your pets in an area where they will not be agitated by your new visitors and vice-versa Clean and repair rain gutters and siding Check to see if you need paint touch ups inside and outside of your home. Sweep & Clean garage  Do a check to see that any litter is removed from the front and back yard Turn on air-conditioning or light fireplace If there are few people in the home, the prospective buyer will feel more comfortable and inclined to stay longer and fully observe your home. Repair any squeaky door hinges or floor planks

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