First Impressions/General

• House Exterior in good repair
• Windows cleaned inside and out
• Eaves troughs, downspouts, soffits painted and in good repair
• Garage/Carport clean and tidy
• Cracked/broken windows replaced
• Spring/Summer – lawns cut and raked, hedges trimmed, gardens weeded and edged
• Fall – Leaves raked, walks swept, decks & patios cleared of leaves and debris
• Winter – Snow/ice cleared, walkways salted or sanded

At the Front Door

• Doorbell works
• Door hardware in good repair
• Porch and foyer clean and tidy

Interior Maintenance

• Cracked drywall repaired
• Paint touch up
• Door knobs and cupboard latches tightened
• Lightbulbs working ( frosted, warm white, consistent)
• Carpets cleaned

Kitchen

• Sinks and taps cleaned & polished
• Appliances cleaned
• Countertops cleared & polished
• Inside cupboards  & cabinets cleaned & organized
• Small appliances put away
• Clutter put away

Bathrooms

• Mirrors, fixtures & taps cleaned, polished
• Leaky taps, toilets repaired
• Seals/caulking around tubs, shower, sinks in good repair
• Floors cleaned, waste basket emptied
• Towels clean and matching ( new, white)
• All clutter put away including shampoo and toiletries in shower and tub area
• Bath mats put away

Creating a Buying Atmosphere

• All lights on
• Closets neat and tidy
• Halls, stairs free of clutter
• Drapes/blinds open during daylight
• Carpets vacuumed
• Floors swept
• Background music playing quietly
• Air conditioning on in warm weather
• Fireplace lit in cooler weather

Added Touches

• Planter at front door with seasonal plantings
• Fresh flowers in entry, kitchen, bathroom
• Bowl of fruit in kitchen
• New soap in bathrooms