Preparing Your Home to Sell for Top Dollar 1 Declutter, Declutter, Declutter Remove and donate unwanted items 2 Reorganize and clean attic and garage and scrub garage floors 3 Pressure wash all exterior walls, fences, driveways, sidewalks, decks 4 Paint exterior and interior if necessary, a neutral color 5 Clean outdoor furniture, umbrellas and outdoor light fixtures 6 Clean out gutters 7 Clean out refrigerator and freezer; vacuum the grill and coil 8 Reorganize closets 9 Reorganize kitchen drawers and cabinets 10 Remove lint from the clothes dryer hose 11 Vacuum baseboards, walls and ceilings; wipe down walls 12 Steam clean carpets, area rugs and upholstery 13 Reseal natural stone surfaces (travertine, granite, etc.) 14 Clean, reseal and repair grout in bathtubs and showers. 15 Clean window treatments, dust and clean blinds and shutters 16 Remove items from all shelves, dust and clean 17 Oil hinges 18 Clean and repair if necessary, all screens and enclosures 19 Use Fabreze and Damp Rid to eliminate odors 20 Remove magnets from refrigerators 21 Clear as many personal items as you can from open areas