Home Seller CheckList
The ideal use of a pre-inspection by a home seller is to determine what repairs are needed in the home and make them. Sellers with homes found in need of repairs should make them and provide the inspection report to buyers along with documentation (warranties on the work or receipts) that the repairs have been made. This generates enormous good faith between buyers and sellers and increases the likelihood of a quick and amicable sale.
The checklist below can help to improve the Curb Appeal and overall attractiveness of your home.
Home Exterior:
Paint / Power Wash the siding
Clean / Re-hang Gutters
Repaint / Replace Shutters
Clean / Patch Driveway
Install New Mailbox
Grounds/ Yard:
Add Fresh Flowers
Cut the Lawn / Clean up debris
Trim Shrubs
Fix / re-paint / re-stain Fences
Remove Yard Clutter
Inspect / Repair Walks and Stairs
Garage:
Clean / Paint Floor
Check Door Functionality
Remove Clutter
Remove Flammables
Interior (General)
Remove Clutter
Fix Loose Wallpaper
Spackle Drywall / Plaster Cracks and repaint
Remove Signs of Pets
Eliminate Odors
Repaint / Replace Windows
Kitchen:
Clear Countertops
Upgrade Cabinet Doors & Hardware
Improve Lighting
Clean Windows
Dinning Room:
Clean Chandeliers
Dust Furniture
Bedrooms:
Consider New Carpeting
Use New Bed Linens
Clean out Closets
Remove Clutter
Bathrooms:
Install new Shower Curtains
Add New Towels
Replace Rugs
Fix Leaks
Clean Tile and Re-grout
Re-caulk Joints
Replace Damaged Tiles
Secure Toilet and Seat
Remove Stains / Mildew
Basement:
Remove clutter
Clean Furnace and A/C