FIRST IMPRESSIONS:  You only get one chance!

·         clean front entrance (steps, stoop, door mat)

·         clean yard (trim grass & bushes, remove debris & snow)

·         paint front door (if necessary)

·         porch or yard light in good repair

·         potted plants are nice at entrances

·         house numbers large enough to read

 

PAINT:  neutral colors best!

·         paint doorways

·         paint windows and trim

·         paint walls (if necessary)

 

WINDOWS:

·         repair faulty latches

·         make sure they don’t stick

·         keep clean, so buyers can see out

 

DOORS:

·         repair sticking doors

·         repair loose or non-working hardware

 

BATHROOMS:

·         fix leaking faucets

·         fix loose fixtures

·         clean & repair caulking and tile grout

·         reduce sink stains, if any

·         use fresh towels and curtains

·         use fragrant soaps & potpourri

 

KITCHEN:

·         fix leaking faucets

·         fix loose fixtures

·         keep countertops clean & uncluttered

·         keep refrigerator clean & in order inside &
remove excess notes & magnets from outside

·         keep all cabinets neat & in order

·         repair cabinet hardware

·         repair sticking cabinets or drawers

·         hide trash bin if possible (use deodorant)

·         use fresh towels & curtains

·         keep dishcloths & sponges under sink

·         store dishrack under sink if possible

BEDROOMS:

·         remove excess furniture

·         keep clean & uncluttered

·         keep clothes in closets

·         keep shoes in neat rows (in boxes or shoe rack if possible)

·         use attractive bedspread & curtains

 

GENERAL:

·         repair broken light switches & coverplates

·         repair wall outlets & coverplates

·         remove clutter (children’s toys, newspapers, books, clothes, trash, etc.)
*  may want to have yard sale.
*  may want to rent mini-warehouse to store things

·         get rid of anything not being moved

·         throw out trash

·         remove off-season clothes from closets

·         keep all shelves neat & in order

·         keep garages, attics, basements and outbuildings clean and in order

·         clean pool

·         clean stairways

·         no overloaded wall plugs

·         steam clean carpets & furniture and have drapes cleaned (especially if there is a smoker in the house)

·         empty ashtrays (consider smoking outside if possible)

·         glue back peeling wallpaper & tape down loose carpet

·         remove signs & posters that may be offensive

·         use lots of potted plants & fresh cut flowers

·         make sure all light bulbs work & have high enough watts

 

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