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Listing Preparatiuon Checklist...

It is important to have your home ready to sell! Most Buyers make their minds up about your home in the first 30 seconds . The outside and inside appearance is very important, as well as the little things they'll be looking at.

Checklist for Entrance Hall

Doorbell operating

Door recently painted

Hardware operating

Door brass polished

Hinges oiled

Broken hinges replaced

Entryway lights operating

Floors cleaned and clear

Closet cleaned out

Closet light operating

Checklist for Living Room

Repair ceiling and wall cracks

Water stains covered

Walls recently painted

Wallpaper repaired

Woodwork repainted

Windows washed

Curtains washed, ironed

Drapes opened to view

Carpets cleaned

Position furniture for space

Checklist for Family room

Repair ceiling\wall cracks

Water stains covered

Wallpaper repaired

Woodwork repainted

Windows washed

Wash and iron curtains

Drapes opened to view

Carpets cleaned

Loose articles put away

Checklist for Bedrooms

Repair ceiling\wall cracks

Water stains covered

Wallpaper repaired

Woodwork repainted

Windows washed

Curtain & drapes cleaned

Floor waxed\refinished

Carpets cleaned secured

Make all beds

Laundry put away

Floor free from clutter

Checklist for 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 out

Checklist for Dining Room

Repair ceiling\wall cracks

Water stains covered

Wallpaper repaired

Woodwork repainted

Windows washed

Drapes open

Floor waxed\refinished

Carpets clean\secured

Checklist for kitchen

Sink free of stains

No dripping faucets

Appliances working order

Wash walls and cabinets

Countertops cleared

Pantry neatly arranged

Pantry hardware replaced

Refrigerator defrosted

Checklist for Basement

Repair ceiling\wall cracks

Remove signs of water stains

Dampness removed

Cold water pipes covered

Sump pump installed\operating

No musty odors

Drains cleared

Storage neatly arranged

Floors cleaned

Light fixtures operating

Handrail secured

Stairway runner secure

Checklist for Exterior

House

Recently painted

Gutters repaired\painted

Exterior lights operating

Missing shingles replaced

Windows

Cracked panes replaced

Trim painted

work freely

Driveway

Resurfaced (if potholes)

Potholes patched

Recently sealed

Patios

Wood stained or painted

Fencing secure

Fence gates operating

Lawn

Lawn in good condition

Grass mowed

Edges trimmed around

walks

gates

trees

curbs

shrubs

Tree & Plantings

Dead branches pruned

Dead shrubs replaced

Prune overgrown shrubs