Seller Checklist So you're planning to sell your home. Once a current market value is determined by a comparative market analysis your home will sell faster and bring a higher price, if it shows well. Potential buyers consider first impressions extremely important and a clean, neat, uncluttered home in good repair will sell faster than others in your marketplace. This homeowner's checklist along with a few marketing tips will help your house sell faster. Before a prospective buyer visits your home, clean everything. Cleanliness sends the message to a buyer that the house has been well cared for and is most likely in good repair. A cluttered and messy home will cause buyers to notice every flaw. Clutter is the real problem. The less clutter results in a roomier feel. Before a prospective buyer arrives, make sure you open your shades to allow as much light in as possible. Fresh flowers or potpourri are a wonderful touch. Turn off your TV and play some soft instrumental music if possible. Fix anything that is broken before your home is showed. A buyer will always make a lower offer if disrepair is apparent. Touch-up that paint! Fresh neutral colors are the best. If you own pets always secure them away from the house when the house is being showed. Additionally, if you have children take them to the park during showings since they can be noisy and distracting to someone interested in your house. Use this quick checklist to see if your home is really ready to be shown.   Exterior Repair, Replace And Paint Damaged Areas Trim Siding Plaster Rain Gutters Doors Windows Frames And Glass Screens Hardware Fences And Gates Outdoor Lighting Shutters Roofs - Wash And Clean Pool & Spa Air Conditioning Units Outdoor BBQ Screens Windows Siding Check All Light Fixtures Garage Porch Carport Patch Or Reseal Driveway If Needed Clean Oil Stains From Driveway Check Septic Tank For Any Unpleasant Odor Paint Or Replace Street Numbers On House Check Doorbell Or Knocker Clean And Polish Door Hardwar Clean Up Any Pet Droppings Repair Leaky Faucets Haul Away Rubbish Straighten Woodpile And Check For Insects Keep Service Areas And Rubbish Cans Clean Paint Or Clean All Exterior Doors Clean Gutters And Downspout Landscaping Keep Your Yard Mowed And Neatly Trimmed Green Up The Lawn Eliminate Bare Spots Water Lawn Regularly Remove And Replace Dead Plants & Shrubs Prune Plants Weed Flower Beds Trim Around Trees, Fences, Walls Replace Any Damaged Landscape Accessorie Check And Adjust Sprinkler System Replace Any Broken Stepping Stone Interior All Rooms Clean Especially Around: Doors Windows Baseboards Light Switches Chair Railings All Window Coverings Ceiling Fixtures Area Rugs Carpeting Check Corners For Cobweb Make Beds And Fluff Pillows Fix Scratches In Wood Floors Check That All Doors Work Smoothly Empty Wastebaskets Check That All Lighting Is Working Polish All Wood Surfaces Kitchens Keep Dishes And Food Out Of Sight Clean All Appliances And Range Hoods Clean All Fixtures Check All Electrical Switches Deodorize Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher,          Refrigerator Clean All Light Fixtures Check Working Order Of All Electrical Outlets Eliminate Cooking Odors Clean Under Sink Organize Cupboards Bathrooms Clean All Tile Grout And Repair If Needed Shine Mirrors Remove All Soap Residue, Mildew And Mold         From Shower/Tub/Sink Remove Lime Deposits From Fixtures         Showers, Tub, Sink, Toilet Bowls. Make Sure All Toilets Flush Properly And         Replace Noisy Mechanism Clean Out Cabinets And Remove Non-         Essential Clutter Empty And Clean All Wastebaskets Keep Fresh Towels On All Towel Racks Clean Shower Door And Keep Track Well         Lubricated On Sliding Doors Replace Old Shower Curtains Clean Exhaust Fans And Heaters Or Replace If         Broken Or Noisy Laundry Rooms Clean Out Areas Behind And Under The         Washer And Dryer Eliminate Any Mildew Odors Keep Lint Traps Clean Garage/Carports/Utility Sheds Keep Area Clean And Uncluttered Clean Away Any Cobwebs Keeps Tool Area Uncluttered And Hang Up         Lawn Tools Use Bright Lights In Garage And Work Areas Make Sure Automatic Garage Doors Are         Working Properly Lubricate All Door Hinges And Tracks Of         Overhead Doors Closets Keep Closets Clean And Free Of Clutter Throw Out Or Store Nonessentials Adjust And Or Repair Any Sliding Doors Lubricate Sliding Doors Or Hinges That Noisy Paint Interior Wall If Needed Air Conditioning And Heating Replace Filters Clean Intake Vent Clean Around All Supply Vents Some Additional Helpful Hints Provide Potential Customers With A List Of All         Warranties Still In Effect And All Bonds I.E.         Termite. List All Current Improvements And Upgrades         That Make Your House Special.       Rob & Theresa Morris ~ ERA Neil Fischer Realty 9800 US HWY 441, Leesburg, Florida 34788 Theresa 352-360-3736 ~ Rob 352-409-5400       Home | Welcome | Buying A Property? | Selling A Property? Finance Center | Client Testimonials | Community Resources | Contact Us     Copyright 2003© Rob & Theresa Morris All rights reserved.