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Seller's Survival Guide

Home sellers are in a competitive environment. At any give time there may be hundreds if not thousands of homes for sale in one marketplace. Home buyers have choices, and they are usually shopping for the best buy in the best condition. If you want the best price for your home, it has to look its best! Below you will find helpful hints that will give you that competitive edge. All of these items may not apply to you, but do check with your agent to determine which items you must do.

Checklist:

Before Selling
__ Weed & Feed Lawn
__ Repair/Clean Windows & Screens
__ Repair & paint fences
__ Clean siding
__ Clean & repair gutters
__ Scrape & paint trim
__ Replace front door screen & paint door
__ Clean the garage/paint floor
__ Seal driveway/add crushed stone
__ Trim hedges-shrubs
__ Remove lawn clutter (toys, garden tools)
__ Replace welcome mat
__ Repair door bell & door locks
__ Clean entry hall
__ Clean closets
__ Paint/Touch-Up Ceilings & Walls
__ Shampoo Carpets
__ Wash & Wax Floor
__ Replace Worn Wallpaper
__ Remove Excess Furniture
__ Clean Fireplace
__ Replace Light Bulbs
__ Clean Cobwebs
__ Clean Shower Curtains
__ Grout Tub/Showers
__ Clean Oven & Stove Surface
__ Wash Light Switches/Door Frames

Before Showing/Opens:
__ Close Garage Door
__ Clean Kitchen Counters
__ Pick Up toys & tools
__ Remove trash/garbage
__ Clean table tops
__ Set the Dining room table
__ Turn on all lights
__ Put on pleasant music
__ Secure pets
__ Made beds
__ Open blinds/shades/curtains
__ Add flowers inside & out
__ Set temperature at comfort level
__ Have Property Brochure Handy
__ Have Survey Map/plot Plan Handy
__ Have Paid Utility Bills Handy
__ Have School Info Handy
__ Have Home Improvement List Handy
__ Have Current Tax Bills Handy