b'STEP TWO: PREPARING YOUR HOMECleaning and StagingA clean and tidy home is crucial whenit comes to attracting potential buyers.Clutter and mess can make your homelook smaller and less inviting. Bydecluttering and cleaning your home,you\'re helping potential buyers see thefull potential of your space. It\'s also anopportunity to get rid of any items youno longer need or use, making movingto your new home easier.Use the checklist on the followingpages to walk through your home andensure that you have cleaned everyroom, and we have staged theagreed upon areas before we listyour home for sale."Buyers decide in the first 8 seconds of seeing a home ifthey\'re interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk intheir shoes and see what they see within the first 8 seconds."- BARBARA CORCORAN'