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A Useful Checklist for Home Sellers!

You can significantly influence the selling price of your property by preparing
before putting it on the market. Here are some suggestions to improve a
buyer's first impression of your home. Print this out and use it as a reference.

General

checkRemove clutter
checkRemove cobwebs from ceilings and corners
checkRemove paint splash on floor and cabinets
checkClean and polish door hardware and handrails
checkClean wall switches and outlet covers
checkClean and tidy basement and attic storage

checkAdd plants and flowers throughout the house

House Exterior

checkSealed driveway
checkWeed-free driveway and walkways
checkHealthy, weed-free, and trimmed lawn
checkTrees and shrubs trimmed
checkWash front steps and porch
checkCheck front doorbell and bell light
checkClean or replace welcome mat
checkRepair and repaint fences and gates
checkClean gutters and downspouts
checkClean or repaint siding
checkWash windows and screens
checkClean shutters

Living, Family, Dining Rooms

checkRepaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim
checkRepair or replace damaged molding
checkClean and wax hardwood and vinyl floors
checkShampoo carpet

Bedrooms

checkRepaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim
checkClean drapes and bedspread
checkShampoo carpet
checkClean out all closets
checkClear all bedroom furniture
checkPut away all clothing

Bathrooms

checkPaint or wallpaper using light colors
checkScrub tile, bleach, and repair grout
checkSee that drawers/doors open easily
checkClean floor
checkClean out medicine cabinet
checkSeal around tubs and showers
checkReplace old toilet seats
checkReplace shower window curtains
checkPut a set of color matching bath linens

Kitchen

checkPaint or wallpaper using light colors
checkClean floor
checkClean cabinets and appliances
checkClean out refrigerator and wash interior
checkEmpty dishwasher and clean controls
checkCheck operation of all appliances
checkArrange and clean food storage areas
checkClean out cabinets and drawers
checkNeatly display dishes in cabinets
checkClear clutter from counter tops
checkSee that drawers/doors open easily
checkWash or replace curtains

Laundry

checkCheck operation of appliances
checkClean all appliances
checkClean and organize laundry area
checkProvide adequate light to area

Garage

checkCheck operation of wall sockets
checkRemove oil and grease from floor
checkClean and organize storage
checkMaintain noisy garage door opener