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OUTSIDE
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KITCHEN
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Mow the lawn, and trim trees and shrubs away from the house. |
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Remove dead plants, flowers & shrubs. |
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Put away tools, garbage cans, hoses, toys & building materials. |
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Remove window screens while selling your home & keep windows clean. |
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Check for broken roof shingles and clean out gutters. |
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Seal or resurface driveway. |
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Clear patios and decks of planters, flower pots, charcoal & barbecues. |
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Dress up front yard shrubs & lamp posts with fresh mulch.
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Repaint or refinish trim around windows and doors. |
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Clean the stove, oven, range hood and countertops. |
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Repair dripy faucets and squeaks or binds in cabinet drawers. Make sure cabinet hardware is also cleaned. |
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Discard old food & leftovers from refrigerator. |
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Remove messages, pictures and magnets from refrigerator. |
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Clear small appliances, dish drainer and cookware from countertop. |
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Wipe down cabinets and clear out items under the sink. |
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Other: ___________________________ |
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Other: ___________________________ |
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FOYER
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FAMILY ROOM
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Clean all light fixtures and replace with bright bulbs in the light fixtures. |
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Turn on all the lights before a buyer arrives to show there is nothing to hide. |
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Roll up and remove small rugs. |
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Fill the house with a fresh scent. Heat vanilla on the stove or bake a batch of cookies. |
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Spotlessly clean woodwork & carpeting. |
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Clear window ledges of all objects to give a nice glimpse inside & out. |
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Repaint walls in a neutral color such as antique white. |
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Other: ______________________________ |
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Clean fireplace & remove any items in front of it. |
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Replace carpet if it has a loud color. |
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Remove magazines, books, video games, toys and other clutter. |
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Create an easy going, relaxed atmosphere. |
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Dust and simplify shelves; remove family photos. |
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Other: _______________________________ |
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Other: _______________________________ |
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Other: _______________________________ |
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LIVING ROOM
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BATHROOMS
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Discard worn furniture & move extras to a storage area.
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Visit a model home to get decorating ideas.
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Clear away all magazines, books & other objects from furniture.
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Take down picture that hide walls. Patch nail holes & paint.
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Add lamps & lighting in dark area.
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Open the curtains.
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Set out some fresh flowers.
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Remove any unnecessary items from the vanity, tub, etc.
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The fixtures, tile & shower curtain should be immaculate.
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Caulk & grout tile. Bleach discolored grout.
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Remove any wall paper that is not "conservative."
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Decorate with towels.
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Check bath vents are working properly. |
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Make sure all fixtures work properly and fix leaks. |
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MASTER BEDROOM
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MISCELLANEOUS
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This is 2nd most important-to-be appealing room. |
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Define areas by furniture arrangement. Keep it simple.
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Be sure clothes are hung up.
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Store off-season clothing elsewhere.
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Clean out closets enough for buyers to get a good idea of storage size. |
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Make sure nothing is left under beds; add bedskirts for cleaner look. |
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Other: ______________________________ |
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Clean or replace HVAC filter. Clean air returns.
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Test all smoke detectors.
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Clean chimney, fireplace or woodstove.
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Remove any wall paper that is not "conservative."
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Decorate with towels.
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Make sure all windows, doors and cabinets open easily without squeaks; replace rusty hinges. |
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Check ventilation in attic, basement and crawlspace; update if necessary. |
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Other: _______________________________ |
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