Exterior:

* The condition of your home's exterior is most
   important when it comes to buyer appeal.
* House number should be easy to read
* Lights on timers to ensure house is lit up after
   sunset
* Eaves troughs, and down spouts in good repair
* Garage/car port clean and tidy
* Litter picked up
* Cracked or broken window panes replaced
* Doorbell and door hardware in good repair
* Touch up trim paint on doors, window frames,
   fascia, etc.
* Mow, edge and weed the lawn frequently until the
   home is sold.
* Overgrown shrubbery should be cut back to show
   as much of the exterior as possible.
* A low-cost investment in seasonal flowers or
  ground cover will add a personal touch.
* Inspect the roof for necessary repairs and any
   visible broken shingles or tiles.
* Stucco water stains can be repaired using a mild
   bleaching agent.
* Fences should be mended and painted.
 * Wash all windows inside and outside.

Interior:

* Warm and welcoming!
* Lights should be on and drapes should be left open
   during daylight
* Heat set at a comfortable temperature
* Fresh flowers/plants in various rooms
* Chipped plaster and paint touched up and repaired
* Doors and cupboards properly closed
* Leaky taps and toilets repaired
* Burned out light bulbs replaced
* Squeaky doors oiled
* Mirrors, fixtures, and taps cleaned and polished
* Seals around tubs and basins in good repair
* Floors cleaned, garbage containers emptied
* Inside of closets and cupboards neat and tidy
* Valuable property, out of reach, out of sight, or
   locked away
* Pets absent, where possible, or contained during
   showings
* All torn screens should be repaired or replaced.
* Avoid repainting the entire house unless current
   colors are very loud or offbeat.
* White or light pastels are the easiest to work with
  and they make your rooms look larger.
* Fireplace lit in cooler weather
* Air conditioner turned on in warm weather
* Countertops neat and polished
* Appliances cleaned
* Inside of closets and cupboards neat and tidy