With a little effort on your part, the sale of your property can be accomplished more quickly and at a better price. You can arouse the prospect's desire for your home by making it attractive. Here are some friendly tested tips, which will help show your home to its best advantage. Some of them may be applicable to your home. we find that sales efforts are most successful when the stage is well set.

Preparation for Showing

1	First impressions are lasting impressions. An inviting exterior insures inspection of the interior. Keep your lawn trimmed and edged, the flowerbeds cultivated, and the yard clean. Remove snow and ice from the walks and porch steps in the winter.
2	Decorate your home - a step toward a SALE. Faded walls and worn woodwork will reduce DESIRE. Do not tell the prospect how the place can be made to look good - show him/her by redecorating first. A quicker sale at a higher price will result.
3	Cleanliness is important! Bright, cheery windows and unmarred walls will assist your sale.
4	Fix that faucet. Dripping water discolors the enamel and calls attention to faulty plumbing. Loose doorknobs, sticking drawers, warped cabinet doors and the like are noticed by the prospect. Have them fixed.
5	The attic and basement are important features. Remove all unnecessary atricles, which have accumulated. Display the full value of your storage and utility spaces. Keep all stairways cleared of objects. Avoid cluttered appearances and possible injuries.
6	Closets count. Clothes properly hung, shoes, hats and other articles neatly placed, will make your closets appear adequate.