PREPARE TO SELL CHECKLIST:

Below are questions to ask yourself when preparing your home for sale to ensure it looks the best it possibly can in the buyer's eyes.

EXTERIOR:

□    Does your yard look well maintained?
□    Are the trees and bushes trimmed?
□    Is your lawn mowed and edged?
□    Is your lawn free of weeds?
□    Are the decks and patios clean?
□    Does your house need painting?
□    Are there any exterior holes or cracks?
□    Are your walks and porches clean and in good repair?
□    Does your roof leak or sag?
□    Are any shingles or tiles missing?
□    Is your chimney in good shape?

CARPET/WALLS/CEILING:

□    Are your carpets clean and in good condition?
□    Do your carpets need stretching?
□    Are there any pet or smoking odors?
□    Do your walls have any cracks or holes?
□    Do your walls need painting?
□    What about that wallpaper?
□    Do your ceilings have any water stains, cracks or peeling?
□    Do your ceilings need painting?

KITCHEN:

□    Are your appliances clean and in good working order?
□    Are your cabinets in good condition?
□    Are your countertops in good condition?
□    Is your tile grout clean?
□    Is your sink stained, chipped, or in need or re-calking?

BATHROOM:

□    Do your faucets shut off completely?
□    Do your sinks drain freely?
□    Are your toilets in good condition?
□    Are your shower doors shiny?
□    Do your tubs need caulking?
□    Is your floor in good condition?
□    Are your vanities and mirrors in good condition?

LIVING ROOM:

□    Is your fireplace clean?
□    Is the fireplace screen in good shape?
□    Are all drapes, shutters and shades clean and working properly?
□    Are any window screens bent?
□    Do all the windows open and close easily?
□    Are the windowsills clean?
□    Are your doors in good condition?
□    Do any doors sag or stick?
□    Do the locks work?
□    Is the paint in good condition?
□    Do the doors seal tightly?

BASEMENT/ATTIC:

□    Is your basement/attic organized?
□    Are they well lit?
□    Are they clean?
□    Are the stairs in good repair?
□    Do the doors open and close easily?
□    Are there any signs of insects or rodents?

GARAGE:

□    Is your garage organized?
□    Is it well lit?
□    Is the floor swept?
□    Are there oil spots or other stains on the concrete?