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Curb Appeal
�� Drive up to your home and look at it from
afar. Look at it through the eyes of
buyers.
�� Check the shingles repair or replace
damaged shingles.
�� Clean and repair the gutters.
�� Clean and repair the HVAC units.
�� Repair broken windows and shutters.
Replace torn screens. Make sure frames
and seams have solid caulking.
�� Repair or replace door knobs, doorbell
and light fixtures if necessary.
�� Remove all toys, equipment and litter.
�� Remove cobwebs and nests.
�� Remove mildew, moss and stains from
the side of your home use bleach.
Remove stains from the walkways and
driveway use concrete cleanser and/or
kitty litter.
�� Repair and clean patio furniture and deck
area. Remove anything that can�t be
repaired.
�� Make sure the spa and pool sparkle.
�� Go around and touch up the exterior of
your home with putty and paint.
�� Clean or paint the front door and mailbox.
�� Hose off the exterior of your home,
especially around entrances. Use siding
cleanser.
�� Wash the windows.
�� Wash your garbage can and put it in a
place where it�s not the first thing
potential buyers see when they drive up.
�� Stack the woodpile neatly.
�� Mow the lawn.
�� Trim the trees and shrubs.
�� Weed the gardens.
�� Add colorful plants or foliage to fill in
bare spots.
�� Edge the gardens and walkways.
�� Sweep the walkways and driveway.
�� Replace doormats that are worn and torn.
�� Shine brass hardware on the doors and
light fixtures. Polish stained wood doors
and trim.
�� Drive up to your home again and look at
it from the eyes of a potential buyer.
Walk into your home as a potential buyer.
Determine what kind of impression the
walkways and entrances now make.

Overall Interior
�� Walk through your home. Store, give
away, throw, or donate anything that you
won�t need until after the move; e.g.
furniture, knick-knacks, clothing, toys,
equipment, appliances, worn rugs, papers,
books, cosmetics, jewelry, games, CDs,
etc.
�� Walk through your home again, this time
with some tools. Fix loose door knobs,
cracked molding, leaky faucets. Remove
cob webs.
�� Replace worn or broken door knobs,
cabinet fixtures, light fixtures, light
switches, outlet plates, faucets and vent
covers.
�� Clean the fireplace.
�� Clean the vents.
�� Clean and organize your closets. Add
extra space by storing or giving away
items.
�� Add a fresh coat of paint in light, neutral
colors.
�� Shampoo the carpet. Replace if
necessary. Clean and wax the floors.
�� Vacuum the window blinds, shades and
drapes. Wash or dry clean curtains.
Wash all the windows, frames and sills.
�� Remove all valuables, such as jewelry,
artwork, knick-knacks, medications, cash,
coin collections and so on.
�� Open all the window shades to create a
spacious and bright look.
�� Put pet supplies and dishes in a place
where they are not the first thing potential
buyers see or smell when they walk into a
room. Do everything possible to eliminate pet odors.
Living Room and Family Room
�� Make these rooms spacious and inviting.
�� Discard or repair chipped furniture.
Replace worn rugs and pillows.
�� Remove magazines, games, toys and so
on.
�� Vacuum upholstery, drapes, pillows, etc.
Dining Room
�� Clean out your china cabinet. Polish any
visible silver.
�� Put a lovely centerpiece on the table -
treat yourself to fresh flowers. Set the
table for a formal dinner to help potential
buyers imagine entertaining there.
Bedrooms
�� Arrange furniture to create a spacious
look.
�� Remove games, toys, magazines,
cosmetics, jewelry - especially on the
nightstands.
�� Replace bedspreads, quilts and pillow
shams if they are worn or faded.
Bathrooms
�� Remove rust and mildew stains.
�� Wash or replace shower curtains.
�� Make sure everything sparkles -
including grout.
�� Replace worn rugs and towels.
Kitchen
�� Make sure all appliances work.
�� Throw out or eat the foods that you�ve been
storing for so long.
�� Clean the refrigerator, stove
and cabinets. Make sure everything is
organized to create a spacious look.
�� If your stove has electric burners,
purchase new drip pans for each burner.
Wash removable knobs in your
dishwasher.
�� Polish the cabinets with furniture oil.
�� Make sure appliances, countertops and
the sink sparkle. Install new faucets if
necessary.
Attic, Basement and Garage
�� Get rid of unnecessary items. Store or
pack items you won�t need until after the
move.
�� Organize everything to create more floor
space and make inspections easy. Put
things on shelves or in matching boxes.
�� Provide bright lighting.
�� Clean all equipment and vents. Replace
filters. Fix any insulation that might be
showing.
�� Take care of stale or musty odors. Open
the windows, dust and wash the walls and
floors, purchase room deodorizers.