Walking up to the front door is an anxious time for the buyer. It is like unwrapping a holiday present, hoping the inside is as good as the outside. As a seller, you only get one 5-second shot to capture the buyer. Make it count. Go into your home through the front door, pause, and smell. Breakfast bacon is not so great at 4 pm, promise. Animal smells will kill a deal faster than a flood. The smell of a fresh coat of paint says "new" to the buyer. Paint a wall in the entry! Do all the light bulbs work? Can you navigate side by side without running into furniture? Rugs that don't move are mandatory. The buyer may have a walker or a wheelchair. When in doubt, remove. Open all curtains, blinds, and shutters, please. Clean the light switches and corners of the walls. Buyers want your home to look like their "new" home. Any personal photos, religious items, or nudes need to be stored for your next home. You will pack it all up anyway, so get a head start. Be a seller, commit to the process, and let your home go. Thank you!