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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
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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
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Kitchen
- Sinks, appliances, and countertops should sparkle; remove any clutter
- Clean the oven, range, and other appliances
- Clean tile and grout; replace if necessary
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Garage
- Remove clutter and tidy up the shelves
- Clean the floor
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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
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Living Areas
- Apply fresh paint as needed… think about brightening your interiors with neutral-toned paint
- Clean carpets
- Replace burnt out light bulbs
- Clean the fireplace and remove smoke stains from the wall and mantle
- Clean window coverings
- Replace damaged window blinds
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Closets
- Doors and drawers should open and close easily
- Remove clutter; tidy up shelves and racks
- Shoes and clothes should be neatly arranged
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Overall Home Selling Tips
- 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
