You’ve decided to sell your home! When selling, it’s important to look at your home from a different perspective, the buyer’s perspective. The Home Enhancement Checklist provides you with insight and direction on how to get the most money and quickest sale for your home by making minor changes and repairs. Hire professional service providers on an as-needed basis to make enhancements easier.
HOME ENHANCEMENT
Checklist
EXTERIOR
Mow the lawn and trim trees and shrubs away from the house
Rake leaves, pull weeds and dispose of dead plants, flowers and shrubs
Store tools and other equipment neatly in the garage
Add exterior lighting
Wash windows, inside and out
Sweep all sidewalks and driveways
Repair doors, windows, and major cracks in sidewalks and/or driveways
Repair roof shingles, shutters, gutters, siding and fencing
Add a doormat at the entrance
Clean up the front/back yards with new sod, plants, flowers and mulch
Add a potted or hanging plant
Add new house numbers
INTERIOR
Clear clutter from countertops and tables including gadgets, dishes, pots and pans, toiletries, newspapers, magazines and mail
Clean all appliances, sinks, bathtubs, showers, floors, mirrors, carpets and windows
Repair any broken appliances, non- working cabinets and drawers
Straighten children’s play area and store extra toys
Remove extra furniture and rearrange to define areas
Put away clothes, towels, extra bedding, shoes and jackets and organize them in closets
Organize linen closets, medicine cabinets, etc.
Polish fixtures and faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms
Dust lighting fixtures, mantels, baseboards and crown moulding, if necessary
Deodorize garbage areas and rooms where pets have been
Add throw rugs, potted plants and candles to freshen up
Apply touch up paints to areas where needed
Get new shower curtains and coordinated towels and bath mats
Caulk and grout tile in the kitchen and bathrooms if necessary
Make sure showers and bathtubs are mold-free
Box up and store or dispose of any unnecessary items
Make sure furnace, A/C and hot water heater are in working order
