If you don't have time to track down all of the things that a good agent should be doing for a buyer or a seller, then you're in luck: We've compiled a list so you don't have to.

Despite all the technology available for finding your dream home, preparing in full still takes time and research.

A complete general and room-by-room rundown of the steps you can take to make and keep your house not only picture-perfect — but open-house perfect.