Before selling:
- Weed & feed lawn
- Repair|clean windows & screens
- Repair & paint fences
- Clean siding
- Clean & repair gutters
- Scrape & paint trim
- Replace front door screen; paint door
- Clean garage|paint floor
- Seal driveway|add crushed stone
- Trim hedges|shrubs
- Remove lawn clutter
- Replace welcome mat
- Repair door bell & door locks
- Clean entry hall
- Clean closets
- Paint|touch up walls & ceilings
- Shampoo carpets
- Wash & wax floor
- Remove worn wallpaper
- Remove excess furniture
- Clean fireplace
- Replace light bulbs
- Clean cobwebs
- Clean shower curtains
- Grout tub|showers
- Clean oven & stove-top
- Wash door frames & light switches
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Before showing & open houses:
- Close garage door
- Clean kitchen counters
- Pick up toys & tools
- Remove trash|garbage
- Clean table tops
- Set the dining room table
- Turn on all lights
- Put on pleasant music
- Secure pets
- Make beds
- Open blinds|shades|curtains
- Add flowers inside & out
- Set temperature at comfort levelHave the following on hand:
- Property brochure
- Survey map|plat plan
- Utility bills
- List of home improvements made
- Current tax bills
- Local school info
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