| General
Maintenance |
Curb
Appeal |
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned out
lights
- Clean and repair
windows
- Touch up chipped
paint
- Repair cracked
plaster
- Repair leaking
taps and toilets
- Each wall switch
must do something
|
- Cut lawns
- Trim shrubs and
lawns
- Weed and edge
gardens
- Pick up any litter
- Clear walk and
driveway of leaves
- Repair gutters and
eaves
- Touch up exterior
paint
- Paint or stain
front door
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| Spic
and Span |
The
Buying Atmosphere |
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean washer,
dryer, and tubs
- Clean furnace
- Clean fridge and
stove
- Clean and freshen
bathrooms
- Smoking inside can
stop your sale
- Clean and wash
dining room light
|
- Be absent during
showings
- Turn on all lights
- Light fireplace
- Pick up any litter
- Open drapes in the
day time
- Play quiet
background music
- Keep pets outdoors
- If a door sticks,
fix it
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| The
First Impression |
The
Spacious Look |
- Clean and tidy
entrance
- Functional
doorbell
- Polish door
hardware
- Remove excessive
wall pictures
- Scatter rugs on
hardwood only
- Remove all
nick-knacks
- Don’t use garage
for storage
|
- Clear stairs and
halls
- Store excess
furniture
- Clear
counters-Remove everything
- Make closets neat
and tidy (50%)
- Remove all clutter
- Store Excessive
Toys
- Dress your house
to sell
- Open Shower
Curtain
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