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  Clear the counters of toasters, blenders, can openers, everything. Put all such items in cabinet & drawers and take them out only when needed. If you find that you don't have enough cabinet/drawer space to store everything, re-arrange or clear them out as needed. Dishes, pots, pans & utensils that are rarely used should be neatly relocated in a separate storage area. Why all the fuss? Buyers will open your cabinets and drawers, especially in the kitchen. They'll want to see if there's enough room for their "stuff." If your cabinets, pantries & drawers seem jammed full, it creates a negative impression, diminishing any sense of plentiful storage space. If you have a "junk drawer," eliminate the junk. Do this with every cabinet, drawer & kitchen space. Let buyers find an abundance of extra space for "their stuff". If you have large amounts of food crammed into the shelves or pantry, begin using them - especially canned goods - they're heavy and you don't want to be lugging them to a new house anyway - or paying a mover to do so. Under the sink is important too. Make sure this area is as empty (and clean) as possible. If there are any tell-tale signs of water leakage, take care of it now. Closets are very efficient clutter gatherers - boxes full of "stuff", rarely worn clothes & shoes, you name it. Do without these items while marketing/showing your property, as they can create the illusion that "the closets are too small", or "there isn't enough closet space in this house".  It's common to have too much furniture in certain rooms - perhaps not too much for your own lifestyle, but enough to diminish the illusion of space that buyers want to feel. Consider re-arranging or eliminating any pieces that you can live without, with the intent to create an impression for the buyer that "there's plenty of room for our stuff here".  Closets, storage rooms, garages, attics, basements, cabinets, lockers and sheds accumulate not just clutter, but junk as well. Such areas should be as empty as possible, giving buyers the impression that there's more than enough extra storage space available for their needs. Is it time for a yard sale?  There are many places on your property that may need a little extra attention and TLC in preparation for listing, showing and selling. Every situation is different, but keep in mind that sometimes the tiniest detail can "make or break" the likelihood of getting an offer. Consider objectively evaluating (and possibly correcting or improving) the condition, appearance, impact, functionality and appeal of the following:
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