If you plan to use candles or plug-in scents to make you home smell nice, be sure to use neutral scents such as vanilla, mulberry, or citrus.  If a scent is used that potential buyers don’t like it may leave a bad lasting impression.

Most families use their refrigerator as a showplace for children’s art, family photos, funny magnets and reminders. However, when a house is for sale, all these things should be removed. Instead show buyers a clean, uncluttered space.

Make sure the countertops are as empty as possible. Just a toaster or perhaps a coffee maker should remain. Everything else should be put away. Clutter-free countertops make a kitchen seem bigger.

Go through all your cabinets and drawers. Donate unwanted food. Put dishes and glasses you don’t use away. The same goes for appliances and utensils. Extras like waffle makers and slow cookers should be temporarily stored away. And remember to tackle that “junk drawer” too. Cabinets and drawers will seem more spacious if they are emptier.

Clean from top to bottom. This includes appliances (refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, oven), inside cabinets, light fixtures and under the sink. If you want to impress, make the kitchen sparkle.

Flowers in the landscaping around your home go a long way in making a welcoming statement to potential buyers.