SELLER'S CHECKLIST You can significantly influence the selling price of your property by preparing before putting it on the market. Here are some suggestions to improve a buyer's first impression of your home. Print this out and use it as a reference. GENERAL • Remove clutter • Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners • Remove paint splash on floor and cabinets • Clean and polish door hardware and handrails • Clean wall switches and outlet covers • Clean and tidy basement and attic storage • Add plants and flowers throughout the house HOUSE EXTERIOR • Sealed driveway • Weed-free driveway and walkways • Healthy, weed-free, and trimmed lawn • Trees and shrubs trimmed • Wash front steps and porch • Check front doorbell and bell light   • Clean or replace welcome mat • Repair and repaint fences and gates • Clean gutters and downspouts • Clean or repaint siding • Wash windows and screens • Clean shutters LIVING, FAMILY, DINING ROOMS • Repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim • Repair or replace damaged moulding • Clean and wax hardwood and vinyl floors • Shampoo carpet BEDROOMS • Repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim • Clean drapes and bedspread • Shampoo carpet • Clean out all closets • Clear all bedroom furniture • Put away all clothing BATHROOMS • Paint or wallpaper using light colors • Scrub tile, bleach, and repair grout • Check to see that drawers/doors open easily • Clean floor • Clean out medicine cabinet • Seal around tubs and showers • Replace old toilet seats • Replace shower window curtains • Put out a set of color coordinated bath linens KITCHEN • Paint or wallpaper walls and ceiling with light color • Clean floor • Clean cabinets and appliances • Clean out refrigerator and wash interior • Empty dishwasher and clean around controls • Check operation of all appliances • Arrange and clean food storage areas • Clean out cabinets and drawers • Neatly display dishes in cabinets • Clear clutter from counter tops • Check to see that drawers/doors open easily • Wash or replace curtains LAUNDRY • Check operation of appliances • Clean all appliances • Clean and organize laundry area • Provide adequate light to area GARAGE • Check operation of wall sockets • Remove oil and grease from floor • Clean and organize storage • Maintain noisy garage door opener Return to top Peters & Associates, Inc. 1-800-243-6670 5020 Oxfordshire Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173

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