Outdoors
- Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery and replace dead plants
- Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be clean and in good shape
- Clean or paint your front door - remember first impressions last the longest!
- Manicure your front yard; make sure your driveway and entryway are free of clutter
Exterior
- Check that house numbers, mailbox, and exterior lighting are all in good condition
- Touch up with fresh paint as needed
- Inspect chimney for cracks or earthquake damage
- Repair loose trim, drain pipes, and fencing
- Clean stains and window screens
Garage
- Remove clutter and tidy up the shelves
- Clean the floor
Overall
- Apply fresh paint as needed. Think about brightening your interior with neutral-toned paint
- Clean draperies and carpets
- Replace burned out light bulbs
- Clean the fireplace and remove smoke stains from the wall and mantle
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Kitchen
- Sinks, appliances and counter tops should sparkle; remove any clutter.
- Wax the floor
- Clean the oven range and other appliances
- Clean tile and grout; replace if necessary
Bathrooms
- Clean mirrors, glass, chrome and porcelain surfaces
- Replace shower curtain if necessary
- Fix any faucet drips or leaks
- Clean grout and caulking; replace if necessary
Closets
- Doors and drawers should open and close easily
- Remove clutter; tidy up shelves and racks
- Clothes should be neatly arranged
Indoors
- Check the basics around the house. It takes just a minute to check all doors, windows and cabinets to make sure they don't stick, squeak or are too loose
- Clean your furnace and water heater so buyers know they are looking at a house that has been well maintained
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