HOME SELLERS CHECKLIST
HOUSE EXTERIOR
GROUNDS
Paint or power wash exterior
Add flowers
Clean/rehang gutters
Mow lawn and clean up debris
Repaint or replace shutters
Trim shrubs
Clean windows and storms
Fix fences
Clean and patch driveway
Remove yard clutter
Install new mailbox
Inspect and repair walks and stairs
GARAGE
BEDROOMS
Clean/paint floor
Consider new carpeting
Fix walls
Use new bed linens
Make sure doors function properly
Clean out closets
Remove clutter
Remove clutter (especially kid's rooms)
Remove flammable materials
DINING ROOM
INTERIOR (GENERAL)
Clean chandeliers
Remove clutter
Refinish table top
Fix loose wallpaper
Spackle cracks in drywall/plaster
BATHROOMS
Remove all signs of pets
New shower curtains
Clean/wax floors
Add new towels
Polish wood paneling
Replace rug
Eliminate odors
Fix leaks
Consider recarpeting where needed
Clean tile and grout
Repaint/replace windows
Re-caulk joints
Replace window treatments
Replace damaged tiles
Secure toilet and seat
KITCHEN
Remove stains and mildew
Clear off countertops
Upgrade cabinet doors
Foundations (i.e., pilings, crawlspaces, etc.)
Change cabinet hardware
Remove clutter
Touch up appliances
Clean furnace and A/C
Improve lighting
Clean windows
The Importance Of A Listing Inspection
A new marketing tool for selling a home – a home inspection at the time of the listing – is gaining momentum as the residential real estate market grows less driven by demand, and more driven by the prospect of realistic prices. While professional home inspections are not a new concept, the idea that sellers can benefit by them is beginning to gain acceptance as the number of homes listed for sale continues to grow, making for a fiercely competitive selling market.
A new marketing tool for selling a home – a home inspection at the time of the listing – is gaining momentum as the residential real estate market grows less driven by demand, and more driven by the prospect of realistic prices. While professional home inspections are not a new concept, the idea that sellers can benefit by them is beginning to gain acceptance as the number of homes listed for sale continues to grow, making for a fiercely competitive selling market.
Watch Out For...
The Most Aggravating Problems in Resale Homes
Nothing irks a home buyer more than moving into their newly purchased home and having to deal with annoying, unexpected problems. Based on experience gained from inspecting over one million homes, the AIS Technical Staff has compiled the following list of top buyer aggravations:
Nothing irks a home buyer more than moving into their newly purchased home and having to deal with annoying, unexpected problems. Based on experience gained from inspecting over one million homes, the AIS Technical Staff has compiled the following list of top buyer aggravations:
Water in the foundations (i.e., pilings, crawlspaces, etc.)
Termites
Low Water Pressure
Kitchen Appliance Problems
Inadequate Electrical Power
Roof Leaks
Thinking of selling your home? Here's a list of items both inside and out that can help improve the curb appeal and overall attractiveness of your home.
