Looking Through the Buyer's Eyes

Exterior
 

• Does your yard look well maintained?
   
• Are the trees and bushes trimmed?
   
• Is your lawn mowed and edged?
   
• Is your lawn free of weeds?
   
• Are the decks and patios clean?
   
• Does your house need painting?
   
• Are there any exterior holes or cracks?
   
• Are your walks and porches clean and in good repair?
   
• Does your roof leak or sag?
   
• Are any shingles or tiles missing?
   
• Is your chimney in good shape?
   

Carpeting/Walls/Ceilings
 

• Are your carpets clean and in good condition?
   
• Do your carpets need stretching?
   
• Are there any pet or smoking odors?
   
• Do your walls have any cracks or holes?
   
• Do your walls need painting?
   
• What about that wallpaper?
   
• Do your ceilings have any water stains, cracks or peeling?
   
• Do your ceilings need painting?
   

Kitchen
 

• Are your appliances clean and in good working order?
   
• Are your cabinets in good condition?
   
• Are your countertops in good condition?
   
• Is your tile grout clean?
   
• Is your sink stained, chipped, or in need or re-calking?
   

Bathroom
 

• Do your faucets shut off completely?
   
• Do your sinks drain freely?
   
• Are your toilets in good condition?
   
• Are your shower doors shiny?
   
• Do your tubs need caulking?
   
• Is your floor in good condition?
   
• Are your vanities and mirrors in good condition?
   

Living Room
 

• Is your fireplace clean?
   
• Is the fireplace screen in good shape?
   
• Are all drapes, shutters and shades clean and working properly?
   
• Are any window screens bent?
   
• Do all the windows open and close easily?
   
• Are the windowsills clean?
   
• Are your doors in good condition?
   
• Do any doors sag or stick?
   
• Do the locks work?
   
• Is the paint in good condition?
   
• Do the doors seal tightly?
   

Basement/Attic
 

• Is your basement/attic organized?
   
• Are they well lit?
   
• Are they clean?
   
• Are the stairs in good repair?
   
• Do the doors open and close easily?
   
• Are there any signs of insects or rodents?
   

Garage
 

• Is your garage organized?
   
• Is it well lit?
   
• Is the floor swept?
   
• Are there oil spots or other stains on the concrete?