Make your exterior look its best with this checklist:
- Make sure the lawn is well cut and neatly trimmed around the walks and drive.
- Make sure the flower garden is weeded, the shrubs are trimmed and dead trees and branches are eliminated.
- Dispose of all debris and makes sure all toys and lawn equipment are stored away.
- Repair the fence and gates if such is necessary.
- Make sure the roof, gutters and downspout are in good repair.
- Make sure the driveways and sidewalks are washed down and checked for cracking and crumbling.
- Repair or replace windows and torn screens.
- Wash all screens, windows and window sills.
- Make sure the doorbell and front lights are working.
Make your interior look its best with this checklist:
- Clean the walls so they are clean and free of smudges, fingerprints and dents.
- Inspect all woodwork and wallpaper and clean wallpaper and wax woodwork.
- Store (our of sight) any old/worn furniture.
- Lauder all curtains and drapes.
- Shampoo all rugs and carpets.
- Wax all floors.
- Repair all loose doorknobs, sticking doors, windows and warped drawers.
- Fix any leaky faucets, eliminate any water disolorazation in the sink.
- Fix any loose banisters and cracked or discolored switch plates.
- Make sure all light fixtures are working.
- Organize your closets, shelves, and drawers. Eliminate clutter. Neatly arrange all clothes and shoes.
- Make sure to replace any caulking in the bathroom if necessary.
- Clean the entire house before any showing, make sure they are free of clutter and tidy.
- Make sure lamp shades are in good condition and plugged in. \
- If you are able to, consider painting walls. This will give your home a fresh look for potential buyers.
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