Texas Cash Back Real Estate Jill Aylwin - Real Estate Broker, Realtor, MBA E-mail: jill@texascashbackrealestate.com     Ph: (281) 334-CASH

  Home Showing Check List

The easiest way to get your home sold is to make a great first impression and highlight your home's strengths

OUTSIDE:

Make Sure You've Got Curb-Appeal

• Trim all shrubs

• Pull weeds Maintain flowerbed

• Rake lawn clear of leaves

• Water lawn to keep green

• Discard or store all materials & debris not part of the lawn decor

• Wash all window surfaces

• Sweep garage and clear clutter

LIGHTING:

Good Lighting Can Make a Home Feel More Spacious and Set the Mood

• Open all shades and draperies during daylight hours

• Replace all burnt-out light bulbs with the high-wattage bulbs

• Turn on all lights throughout the house prior to showing

STORAGE and REMOVING CLUTTER:

Make Your Home Look Larger

• Store away all clothing & other items not contributing to décor

• Removed unnecessary furniture throughout the house

• All closets should be tidy and organized

• Kitchen counters should be clean & free of any articles not contributing to the decor

• Remove the knickknacks from the refrigerator to give a cleaner appearance.

• All magazines, mail, books, ashtrays, food, bottles, containers, boxes, cans, toys, hobby accessories, tools, dishes, cookware, etc. should be stored in the proper cupboards or closets or storage areas.

CLOSETS:

• Interiors of all closets should present a tidy & uncluttered appearance

• All unneeded or unused items should be discarded

• Display your storage and utility space by removing all unnecessary accumulations in attic, stairways, basement, closets & garage.

BATHROOMS:

• All surfaces (flooring and countertops) should be clean

• Store all personal items in cabinets

• Hang all towels neatly

WINDOWS:

• All windows should be spotless

• All window sills should be clean & free of any flaking paint

• All windows should be in good repair with no cracks

• Screens should be clean & in good condition, free of rust & holes

• Any paint on glass should be removed with a razor blade prior to cleaning

FIXTURES:

• All bathroom and kitchen fixtures & counters should be clean

• Polish chrome faucets and handles in the tub and sinks

• All sinks, tubs, toilets and counters should be clean

FLOORS:

• All flooring should be clean & waxed if necessary

• All carpeting should be clean and free of stains, regardless of age

• Steam-clean carpet (if not done in more than 2 years)

DOORS:

• All doors should be free of scotch tape, posters, decals or stickers

• All door handles should be clean and in good repair

CERAMIC TILE:

• All joints between tiles should be clean and white

• Use bathroom tile sealer to reseal the joint between bathtub and wall and floor

WALLS:

• All walls should be clean and free of gouges, scratches, smudges, scotch tape, posters, thumbtacks, etc.

• Walls should only have decorative items

• Posters and pictures taped to walls should be removed along with evidence of all tape markings

• Fill and Paint any holes

ODOR and SETTING THE MOOD:

• Make your home feel and smell bright, fresh & clean

• Are there any signs that this is a pet's home? Be sure to clean and remove the cat's litter box, pet toys and bedding.

• If you have time before a showing, cook a batch of cookies to make the home smell inviting or light a candle.

• Before showing, turn on the radio to a neutral music station, or put on a soothing CD, keep the volume low.

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