While you prepare your property for your initial open house, be sure to look at it from the perspective of a likely purchaser.
Make certain that the entire place is spic and span and that it appears welcoming. Turn on the majority of the lamps and lights in the house so that each area appears appealing and warm. If possible, do a little staging. This can include putting some books on a coffee table, or arranging a vase of fresh flowers on the kitchen table.