Sabrina Soto, Get It Sold host and home-staging expert, shares her tips on what to do before putting a house on the market. Print out this handy checklist.

• Use "home wash" (a hose attachment that is available at any home improvement store) to clean the outside of the house.
• Clean rain gutters as well as outside windows and screens - prune landscaping.
• Make sure the front door is inviting. Paint it if needed. Also, replace any outdated outdoor lighting fixtures.
• Buy new house numbers if the old ones are dated or faded. Be sure buyers can see the new ones from the curb.
• Buy a new Welcome mat.
• Eliminate half of your belongings - clutter can cost in a sale. Rent a storage unit or portable pod for extraneous pieces of furniture or knickknacks. Another idea is to ask a friend if you can borrow some space in his or her garage.
• Organize all closets and drawers. Buyers might look there.
• Make any necessary repairs so that buyers don't have to add that to their list of expenses.
• Rearrange furniture to make rooms appear as large as possible. Make every surface shine, from ceiling fans to baseboards.
• Don't forget interior windows, mirrors, and floors.
• Scrub every inch of the kitchen and bathrooms. Depersonalize each room, removing photo frames and posters or artwork. Buy new linens and pillows if necessary.
• Be certain they are a neutral color. Buy air neutralizer and spray it often.
• Let go emotionally of your home, and get ready for an offer!