Seller Checklist

Clear all unnecessary objects from furniture throughout the house Clear all unnecessary objects from the kitchen countertops In the bathroom, remove items from the countertops, tubs, shower stalls and the commode tops. Be sure that the bathroom tubs, tile, sinks, shower floor and ceiling and toilet bowls are free of mildew and look sparkling clean Rearrange or remove some of the furniture if necessary Take down or rearrange pictures or ojects on walls Patch and paint where necessary Review the house inside room by room, and: Paint any room needing paint Clean carpets and vacuum drapes that need it Clean windows and cobwebs from ceilings and chandeliers Make sure the closets and garage are not "too full" Replace burnt out light bulbs and repair any faulty switches Repairs and improvements will facilitate a sale being made Make certain all rooms are odor-free Go around perimeter of the house and remove all garbage cans, discarded wood scraps, extra builing materials, etc, into the garage or trash Check gutters and/or roof for leaks and/or dry rot Weed and then mulch all planting areas Clear patios and decks of all small items, such as small planters, flowerpots, charcoal, barbecues, toys, etc Check paint condition on the house, especially the front door and trim Review if shutters, shingles, stone or bricks need replacing Check exterior stairs and handrails; walkways, screens, screen doors