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First impressions can often decide whether someone wants to see more of your act, or gong you before the show even starts. To ensure a Chuck Barris "Wow!" instead of a gong of rejection, run through this checklist before your open house:

• Plant new flowers, especially up the walkway to your home;
• Clear off your front porch;
• Burn potpourri (or bake cookies in the morning, then leave them out for your visitors);
• Clean! Clean! Clean! (Yes, even the baseboards.);
• Place fresh flowers on the dining room table;
• Remove all clutter from the house;
• Leave every light on and every door open;
• Hide the picture of Uncle Dave in his Speedo;
• If you have a Realtor, leave the house while buyers are looking at it;
• If you are representing yourself, sell the house and the neighborhood, not your astounding card tricks (even the one you filmed for YouTube)

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