Table of Contents...
Overview of the Buying &
Selling Process
Preparing Your Home Through The Eyes Of A Buyer
Repair & Cleaning Checklist
Possible Work Orders
What to do while your house is being shown
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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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
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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
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