You can help your house sell quickly and at a good price -- even in a slow market -- by following these suggestions from readers.

It takes a lot more than sparkling windows, scented candles and chocolate-chip cookies to sell a home in today's market.

But those are among the take-home tips for home sellers from the folks who replied to an MSN Real Estate message board request for advice on making a house stand out.

Readers' No. 1 suggestion, expressed in many variations: Clean every square inch of your property and keep it clean until closing. More than 200 respondents started at the curb and didn't stop until the back fence as they posted suggestions to help attract buyers. Here are some of the best reader comments. (Editor's note: Posts have been edited for grammar and spelling.)