Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Hello Again! It has been a few days since I lasted posted here. I just wanted to give you a few more suggestions on how to prepare your home for selling.

Repair & Cleaning Checklist
Front Door:
Newly painted
Doorbell operating
Door brass polished
Hinges oiled
Exterior of House:
House recently painted
Gutters recently cleaned
Exterior lights operating
Missing shingles replaced
Moss removed from roof
Windows:
Window trims painted
Windows operating freely
Cracked windowpanes replaced
Windows washed
Driveway:
Resurfaced
Potholes patched
Recently sealed
Patios:
Wood stained or painted
Fencing secure
Lawn:
Lawn in good condition
Grass mowed
Edges trimmed
Trees/Shrubs:
Dead branches pruned
Dead shrubs replaced
Overgrown shrubs pruned
Entry:
Entry lights operating
Floors cleaned
Closet cleaned
Closet light operating
Living Room:
Recently painted
Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
Wallpaper secured
Woodwork repainted
Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
Drapes/blinds opened
Carpets cleaned
Furniture positioned to show space
Kitchen:
Sink free of stains
No dripping faucets
Appliances in good working order
Walls, cabinets free of stains
Countertops cleared and cleaned
Pantry neatly arranged
Pantry hardware replaced
Refrigerator defrosted
Family Room:
Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
Wallpaper secured
Woodwork repainted
Windows washed
Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
Windows operating freely
Drapes/blinds opened
Carpets cleaned
Hobby supplies put away
Bedrooms:
Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
Wallpaper secured
Woodwork repaired
Windows washed
Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
Floor waxed/refinished
Carpets cleaned
Beds made
Laundry put away
Floor free from clutter
Basement:
Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
No evidence of water penetration
Dampness removed
Cold water pipes covered
Dehumidifier installed
Sump pump installed
No musty odors
Drains cleared
Furnace cleaned
Storage neatly arranged
Excess storage removed
Floor swept
Light fixtures operating
Handrail secure
Stairway runner secure
Dining Room:
Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
Wallpaper secured
Woodwork repaired
Windows washed
Drapes/blinds open to view
Floor waxed/refinished
Carpets cleaned
Bathrooms:
Sink stains removed
Leaky faucets repaired
Grouting stains removed
All joints caulked
Missing tiles replaced
All fixtures operating
Floors cleaned
New shower curtain
All supplies stored
Guest towels

I hope that you find some of these suggestions helpful in the preparation of your home for being sold!

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