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KITCHEN
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- Mow the lawn, and trim trees and shrubs away from the house. |
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- Remove dead plants, flowers & shrubs. |
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- Put away tools, garbage cans, hoses, toys & building materials. |
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- Remove window screens while selling your home & keep windows clean. |
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- Check for broken roof shingles and clean out gutters. |
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- Seal or resurface driveway. |
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- Clear patios and decks of planters, flower pots, charcoal & barbecues. |
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- Dress up front yard shrubs & lamp posts with fresh mulch.
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- Repaint or refinish trim around windows and doors. |
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- Clean the stove, oven, range hood and countertops. |
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- Repair drippy faucets and squeaks or binds in cabinet drawers. Make sure cabinet hardware is also cleaned. |
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- Discard old food & leftovers from refrigerator. |
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- Remove messages, pictures and magnets from refrigerator. |
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- Clear small appliances, dish drainer and cookware from countertop. |
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- Wipe down cabinets and clear out items under the sink. |
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Other: ___________________________ |
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Other: ___________________________ |
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FOYER
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FAMILY ROOM
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- Clean all light fixtures and replace with bright bulbs in the light fixtures. |
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-Turn on all the lights before a buyer arrives to show there is nothing to hide. |
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- Roll up and remove small rugs. |
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- Fill the house with a fresh scent. Heat vanilla on the stove or bake a batch of cookies. |
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- Spotlessly clean woodwork & carpeting. |
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- Clear window ledges of all objects to give a nice glimpse inside & out. |
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- Repaint walls in a neutral color such as antique white. |
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Other: ______________________________ |
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- Clean fireplace & remove any items in front of it. |
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- Replace carpet if it has a loud color. |
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- Remove magazines, books, video games, toys and other clutter. |
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- Create an easy going, relaxed atmosphere. |
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- Dust and simplify shelves; remove family photos. |
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Other: _______________________________ |
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Other: _______________________________ |
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Other: _______________________________ |
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LIVINGROOM
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BATHROOMS
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- Discard worn furniture & move extras to a storage area.
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- Visit a model home to get decorating ideas.
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- Clear away all magazines, books & other objects from furniture.
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- Take down picture that hide walls. Patch nail holes & paint.
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- Add lamps & lighting in dark area.
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- Open the curtains.
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- Set out some fresh flowers.
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- Remove any unnecessary items from the vanity, tub, etc.
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- The fixtures, tile & shower curtain should be immaculate.
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- Caulk & grout tile. Bleach discolored grout.
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- Remove any wall paper that is not "conservative."
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- Decorate with towels.
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- Check bath vents are working properly. |
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-Make sure all fixtures work properly and fix leaks. |
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MASTER BEDROOM
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MISCELLANEOUS
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-This is 2nd most important-to-be appealing room.
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- Define areas by furniture arrangement. Keep it simple.
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- Be sure clothes are hung up.
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- Store off-season clothing elsewhere.
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- Clean out closets enough for buyers to get a good idea of storage size. |
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- Make sure nothing is left under beds; add bed skirts for cleaner look. |
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Other: ______________________________ |
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- Clean or replace HVAC filter. Clean air returns.
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- Test all smoke detectors.
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- Clean chimney, fireplace or woodstove.
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- Remove any wall paper that is not "conservative."
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- Decorate with towels.
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- Make sure all windows, doors and cabinets open easily without squeaks; replace rusty hinges. |
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- Check ventilation in attic, basement and crawlspace; update if necessary. |
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Other: _______________________________ |
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Kim Blanton
Certified Residential Specialist
Keller Williams Realty
Phone: 615-822-8585
Mobile: 615-969-1460
Email Me!
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