 Let buyers see the walls, your spacious closets, and how beautiful those kitchen countertops are. And then add a vase of fresh flowers or a bowl of apples, oranges, or lemons for a nice, welcoming touch. Step five, make sure your home maintenance is up to date. If you've been putting off patching the roof, fixing a drip, or cleaning the dirty stains covering your carpet, well, there's no more delaying it.