A "To Do" Checklist For Home Sellers

Becoming a home seller can be a confusing and even overwhelming experience at the best of times.

One of the best ways to take the mystery out of the process is to arm yourself with good information.

Now, a wealth of real estate information is available to the home seller online, anytime.

The secret to success in selling a home is knowing what information is most sought after and valuable when prospective homebuyers evaluate a home and a community.

What appealing features got your heart thumping?

Now that you're selling your home, you need to look at it as if you were buying it all over again.

A good first impression creates an impact on a many levels.

It's not just the way your house looks to potential homebuyers, but how it feels and smells to them.

How will their friends and family react?

Can they imagine how it would be to live there?

Simple improvements throughout your house, can grab the attention of potential homebuyers and help them see your house as the right one for them.

Buyers pay a premium for a home that is in top-notch, move-in condition, so once you've decided to sell, make sure your home is ready to be sold....

If you do not have the expertise to make improvements yourself, contact two or three reputable contractors in your community and have them submit quotes for the work you want done. Which home improvements will increase your resale value? Two Hot Buttons are kitchens and bathrooms, for home sellers as well as home buyers.


Listed below is a checklist of itemized areas to consider in order put your home in that top-notch, move-in condition and sell your home successfully:

Clean and Maintain:		Repair:
Windows, sills, and screens		Leaky faucets and plumbing
Walls and floors		Torn screens
Tile		Slow drains
Ceilings		Gutters
Cupboards and drawers		Loose doorknobs
Kitchen		Deck boards
Bathrooms		Broken windows
Light fixtures		Electrical fixtures
Ceiling fans		Water stain damage
Carpet and rugs		Broken appliances
Clear The Clutter		Damaged walls and ceilings
Garage		Worn carpet and rugs
Attic		Improvements:
Basement		Paint or stain exterior
Laundry room		Stain or Paint deck
Yard		Prune bushes and hedges
Gutters		Weed gardens, plant flowers
Replace furnace filter		Caulk windows and doors
Dust furniture, TV & computers		Repair and paint fences
Closets		Enhance entry way
Pack personal items  Real Estate Staging!		Make sure doors   close properly
Mirrors		Shovel driveways, de-ice
Clean & dispose of pet mess.		Trim trees
Paint - light neutral colors		Replace welcome mat