The grounds should be properly maintained year round. Arrange shades or drapes to give maximum amount of light in dark rooms. Replace all burned-out light bulbs and repair faulty switches.
Light colors add cheerfulness to dark rooms especially kitchens.
Badly cracked plaster, loose door knobs, crooked light fixtures are among the small items that can be easily repaired. Small things sometimes hinder a sale more than large repairs. Display your storage and utility space by removing all unneccessary clutter and accumulations in attic, stairways, basement and garage. They will appear much large than they actually are. Correct faulty plumbing.