Real estate professionals cite two factors which most often determine whether a buyer is interested in a home or continues searching elsewhere...| Front Door: -Newly painted -Doorbell operating -Door brass polished -Hinges oiled Exterior of House: -House recently painted -Gutters recently cleaned -Exterior lights operating -Missing shingles replaced -Moss removed from roof Windows: -Window trims painted -Windows operating freely -Cracked panes replaced -Windows washed Driveway: -Resurfaced -Potholes patched -Recently sealed Patio: -Wood stained or painted -Fencing secured Lawn: -Lawn in good condition -Grass mowed -Edges trimmed Trees/Shrubs: -Dead branches pruned -Dead shrubs replaced -Overgrown shrubs pruned Entry: -Entry lights operating -Floors cleaned -Closet cleaned -Closet light operating |
Living Room: -Recently painted -Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired -Leaks repaired & watermarks covered -Wallpaper secured -Woodwork refinished -Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned -Drapes/blinds opened -Carpets cleaned -Furniture positioned to show space Kitchen: -Sink free of stains -No dripping faucets -Appliances in good working order -Walls, cabinets free of stains -Countertops cleared and cleaned -Pantry neatly arranged -Pantry hardware replaced -Refrigerator clean & defrosted Dining Room: -Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired -Leaks repaired & watermarks covered -Wallpaper secured -Woodwork refinished -Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned -Drapes/blinds opened -Floors waxed/refinished -Carpets cleaned Bathroom: -Sink stains removed -Leaking 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 |
Family Room: -Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired -Leaks repaired & watermarks covered -Wallpaper secured -Woodwork refinished -Windows washed -Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned -Windows operating freely -Drapes/blinds opened -Carpets cleaned -Hobby supplies put away Bedrooms: -Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired -Leaks repaired & watermarks covered -Wallpaper secured -Woodwork refinished -Windows washed -Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned -Floors waxed/cleaned -Carpets cleaned -Beds made -Laundry put away -Floor free from clutter Basement: -Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired -No evidence of water penetration -Dampness removed -Cold water pipes covered -Dehumidifier installed -Sump pump installed -No musty odors -Drains cleared -Furnace cleaned -Storage neatly arranged -Excess storage removed -Floor swept -Light fixtures operating -Handrail secure -Stairway runner secure |