Getting Your Home Ready
Your front yard immediately reflects the inside condition of your house to the buyer. Remember it's the 30 second rule: first impressions make lasting impressions; you don't want a buyer to drive up to the house only to keep on driving.
Lawns & Trees
- Lawn green and mowed
- Shrubs and trees trimmed
- All necessary weeding completed
- Edges trimmed
- Flowering plants to add color
- Fence in good repair
- Yard cleared of leaves and papers
- Fresh mulch for an attractive entryway
Garage & Driveway
- Garage is clean and tidy
- Uncluttered, throw out any junk
- Work bench clean and clutter free
- Garage door opens and closes properly
- Oil and rust stains removed from driveway
Pool & Spa
- Pool/Spa is clean, in good working condition, and recently serviced
- Good overall appearance
House
- Overall appearance
- House freshly painted
- Doors painted/stained
- Hardware works
- Walls free of cracks
- Bricks secured and undamaged
- Doorbell works
- New front doormat
- Exterior lights working
- Gates and fences painted and working
- Walkways are clean and free of clutter
- Trash cans are clean and out of sight
- Outside windows clean, caulked and working properly
- Gutters clear, clean and fastened
- Roof in good condition
You want the inside of your home to be just as inviting. The first impression is the key factor in selling your home.
Entryway
- Overall appearance
- Clean and uncluttered
- Excess furniture removed
- Light fixtures working and polished
Living Room & Dining Room
- Overall appearance
- Walls and ceiling freshly painted/clean
- Wood floors or carpet are clean and in good condition
- Curtains, drapes and windowsills are clean
- Doors are in good condition, hardware polished
- Room is free of clutter
- Excess furniture removed
- Fireplace is clean
- Lights and outlets are working and polished
Bedrooms
- Paint and wallpaper are fresh
- Walls and ceilings freshly painted/clean
- Wood floors or carpet are clean and in good condition
- Curtains, drapes and windowsills are clean
- Doors are in good condition, hardware polished
- Room is free of clutter
- Excess furniture removed
- Closets and dressers are tidy
- Lights and outlets are working and polished
Kitchen
- Overall appearance
- Ceilings, walls and floors are clean
- Sinks clean and working without leaks or drips
- Pantry, cupboards and drawers are clean and uncluttered
- All appliances are clean inside and out/good working condition
- Counters uncluttered
Bathrooms
- Paint and wallpaper look new
- Floors are clean and in good condition
- Sinks and tubs scrubbed
- Faucets are in good working condition with no leaks or drips
- Polish fixtures
- Tile is clean and un-cracked, caulking is in good repair
- All cabinets are cleaned out
- Toilet working. Seat clean and firmly fastened
- Hang bright, fresh towels
Laundry Room
- Overall appearance
- Washer/dryer are clean and empty
- Floors are clean and in good condition
- Clean out area behind washer/dryer
Heating/Cooling System
- Furnace cleaned and inspected
- Hot water heater is clean and in good condition