Have you got any last minute tips for my open house?

Buyers want to imagine their things in your home. So Rule #1 is detach and de-clutter. Now's not the time to get emotional about possessions.

Rule #2 Do a last-minute check for crumbs on the kitchen floor, full garbage cans and laundry hampers, and dust bunnies you missed the first time.

Rule # 3 Replace damp towels with fresh ones, and plump the pillows on the beds. Visitors will open closets so ensure even your closets look neat.

Rule #4 Ditch the plug-in air fresheners and replace them with natural smells such as freshly-baked cookies or lemon wax. Many people are allergic to commercial fresheners, and if you use them, you risk causing a reaction.

Rule #5 Make all your rooms look comfortable - rooms with too much furniture (or too little) can make it hard for buyers to visualize whether their furniture is a fit.