Home Seller's Check List:

House Selling Checklist The better your home looks, the faster it should sell. Use this checklist to ensure your house says, "welcome home" to potential buyers. Curb Appeal Mow lawn or shovel snow Trim hedges and shrubs Weed gardens Clear litter and debris Repair soffits and eaves troughs Touch up exterior paint First impressions count. House hunters may drive by your home to preview it prior to viewing. Maintenance Oil squeaky doors Replace torn window screens Repair leaking faucets/toilet Remove mildew stains from bathroom Repair and repaint damaged wall surfaces Replace peeling wallpaper Replace burnt-out lights, increase wattage Find out what needs attention open every door and window, turn on every faucet. Cut the Clutter Clear kitchen counters and stove Organize kitchen cupboards Tidy up closets Remove old mail, newspapers, magazines Consider storing some furniture Put away family photos and momentos. Buyers need to picture their own belonging in the house. Clean and Shine Clean and freshen bathroom Clean appliances inside and out Remove fingerprints from doors, walls Dust baseboards, paneling Vacuum furnishings, curtains Make beds Do dishes Try to keep your house spotless you never know when a buyer will want to drop by. Show and Sell Do not stay in the house while it is being shown Light fireplace or turn on air conditioning Open curtains during daylight Turn on all the lights Play quiet classical music Take valuables with you during showings, or store in a safety deposit box for the duration