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Real Estate Resources:
Seller Resources: Repair and Cleaning Checklist

The following is a list of cleaning and repairing to do before selling your home:

Front Door:
[ ] Newly painted
[ ] Doorbell operating
[ ] Door brass polished
[ ] Hinges oiled

Exterior of House:
[ ] House recently painted
[ ] Gutters recently cleaned
[ ] Exterior lights operating
[ ] Missing shingles replaced
[ ] Moss removed from roof

Windows:
[ ] Window trims painted
[ ] Windows operating freely
[ ] Cracked windowpanes replaced
[ ] Windows washed

Driveway:
[ ] Resurfaced
[ ] Potholes patched
[ ] Recently sealed

Patios:
[ ] Wood stained or painted
[ ] Fencing secure

Lawn:
[ ] Lawn in good condition
[ ] Grass mowed
[ ] Edges trimmed

Trees/Shrubs:
[ ] Dead branches pruned
[ ] Dead shrubs replaced
[ ] Overgrown shrubs pruned

Entry:
[ ] Entry lights operating
[ ] Floors cleaned
[ ] Closet cleaned
[ ] Closet light operating

Living Room:
[ ] Recently painted
[ ] Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
[ ] Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
[ ] Wallpaper secured
[ ] Woodwork repainted
[ ] Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
[ ] Drapes/blinds opened
[ ] Carpets cleaned
[ ] Furniture positioned to show space

Kitchen:
[ ] Sink free of stains
[ ] No dripping faucets
[ ] Appliances in good working order
[ ] Walls, cabinets free of stains
[ ] Countertops cleared and cleaned
[ ] Pantry neatly arranged
[ ] Pantry hardware replaced
[ ] Refrigerator defrosted
Family Room:
[ ] Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
[ ] Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
[ ] Wallpaper secured
[ ] Woodwork repainted
[ ] Windows washed
[ ] Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
[ ] Windows operating freely
[ ] Drapes/blinds opened
[ ] Carpets cleaned
[ ] Hobby supplies put away

Bedrooms:
[ ] Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
[ ] Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
[ ] Wallpaper secured
[ ] Woodwork repaired
[ ] Windows washed
[ ] Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
[ ] Floor waxed/refinished
[ ] Carpets cleaned
[ ] Beds made
[ ] Laundry put away
[ ] Floor free from clutter

Basement:
[ ] Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
[ ] No evidence of water penetration
[ ] Dampness removed
[ ] Cold water pipes covered
[ ] Dehumidifier installed
[ ] Sump pump installed
[ ] No musty odors
[ ] Drains cleared
[ ] Furnace cleaned
[ ] Storage neatly arranged
[ ] Excess storage removed
[ ] Floor swept
[ ] Light fixtures operating
[ ] Handrail secure
[ ] Stairway runner secure

Dining Room:
[ ] Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
[ ] Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
[ ] Wallpaper secured
[ ] Woodwork repaired
[ ] Windows washed
[ ] Drapes/blinds open to view
[ ] Floor waxed/refinished
[ ] Carpets cleaned

Bathrooms:
[ ] Sink stains removed
[ ] Leaky faucets repaired
[ ] Grouting stains removed
[ ] All joints caulked
[ ] Missing tiles replaced
[ ] All fixtures operating
[ ] Floors cleaned
[ ] New shower curtain
[ ] All supplies stored
[ ] Guest towels