Presenting Your Home For Sale

You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression. Most buyers look for homes that are well cared for and clean. 15 point check list before marketing
1. Lawns & yards - remove rubbish, mow lawns, edge paths, trim hedges, weed gardens
2. Front of the house - paint, fix or wash railings, steps, screens and front door
3. Other exterior - clean gutters, wash windows and clean timberwork
4. Garage - clean up, paint, wash doors and windows
5. Bedrooms - tidy and made up
6. Kitchen - stove, refrigerator, sink should be spotless, all work bench space clear
7. Bathrooms - clean, neat and fresh
8. Entrances, halls & stairs - remove clutter to give a wide appearance
9. Built ins - untidy or overcrowded cupboards suggest inadequate storage space
10. General condition - dust, wash, paint, fix defects as required
11. Store unnecessary furniture to "enlarge" room sizes - make the home feel spacious not cluttered
12. Hardware - oil hinges and tighten door knobs
13. Plumbing - repair dripping taps, leaking toilets
14. Heating / cooling - have the unit operating to show how warm it is in winter and how cool in summer 15. Lights - replace all burned out bulbs, repair faulty switches