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| Sellers Checklist |
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty can help increase the value of your home. We’ll help show your property at its best through careful preparation.
Here are some helpful hints to best prepare your property for the market:
INTERIOR CHECKLIST:
• Check attic vents for blockage by bird nests, etc.
• Have heating and central air systems checked by service person and replace filters where necessary.
• Check humidifier for proper operation.
• Have service person check water softener for proper operation.
• Check sump pump for proper operation and that cover is securely in place.
• If appliances will remain, make sure they are in good working condition and owner’s manuals are available.
• Check all faucets for worn washers and pipes for leaks; repair where necessary.
• Recaulk tub and shower enclosures.
• Have entry area brightly lit and clutter-free.
• Paint hallways and rooms off-white where necessary.
• Repair settling cracks and water marks.
• Repair loose wallpaper.
• Shampoo carpets and wax floors.
• Wash windows.
• Clean kitchen closet and cabinets.
• Clean hallway, bedroom closets, storage and basement areas.
• Store excess furniture and possessions in attic or basement.
• Make sure pets’ litter boxes, cages and bedding are clean and odor-free.
• Leave lights on in dark rooms if there are no wall switches; leave shades up and allow as much light as possible to penetrate home.
• Increase wattage in light fixtures.
• Determine what kind of insulation you have.
• If your property has had termites or carpenter ants, check your warranty.
EXTERIOR CHECKLIST:
• Clean window wells, dry wells and storage areas of debris.
• Exterior paint: touch-up minor areas, repaint/paint shutters and front door.
• Roofing: secure any loose shingles, replace damaged areas.
• Chimney: repair loose bricks, clean flue, repair chimney cap.
• Gutters: clean and repair gutters, replace leaders and gutters where necessary.
• Pruning: prune large trees and shrubbery, remove dead foliage.
• Mason or stucco cracks: repair with caulking compound.
• Locks: lubricate, repair or replace locks, have keys made for main entryways.
• Keep lawn mowed, leaves raked, driveway and sidewalks clear depending on season.
• Area around front door should be neat.
• Check front door bell, light fixtures and mailbox. Plants or flowers will perk up the entrance.
• Wash windows.
• Make sure house number is visible.
• Replace outside lights with higher wattage bulbs.
• Remove stored items around house, pool and garage.
• Check all windows, screens and storm doors; repair or replace broken items.
• Remove insects and bird nests from eaves.
• Clean garage.
• Provide records on wells, septic, furnace and central air systems (who serviced them and when last serviced).
• If available, provide land survey; define easements, neighborhood assessments or covenants on land.
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