To pick a price, visit homes that are comparable.

Next, make your home show better - remember, first impressions count!

• A good, thorough cleaning, where every surface sparkles.
  
  
• Clean up the yard: mow, prune, haul debris.
  
  
• Paint or clean the front door and spit shine the porch. Add a few potted plants. Remember curb appeal!
  
  
• Clean closets and storage areas...donate old clothes and furniture...rent a storage unit if necessary...you want to create a sense of greater space.
  
  
• Professionally clean carpets.
  
  
• Check for leaks, caulk around tubs and sinks.
  
  
• Replace lightbulbs.
  
  
• Get rid of excess books, magazines, bric-a-brac; Clear counters, shelves, cabinets and drawers. The home should be clean and uncluttered.
  
  
• Depersonalize: you want the prospective buyers to envision themselves living in the home.
  
  
• High impact, low cost improvements like a coat of paint, fresh flowers, or new window treatments can make a great impression.
  
  
• Your home must remain spotless as long as they are on the market. Work with your children to get them to cooperate.