Fix up your Home before listing it
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Without ongoing maintenance and regular upkeep your home has probably developed some deferred maintenance items that will need to be addressed. Sometimes the little things pile up that you learn to live with knowing you will eventually get them fixed. Well, the time has come to correct all of these nuisance problems that you have put off until you could take care of them. Are some of the items below on your list?
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All plumbing (supply and drain) repaired without leaks.
All sinks, tubs, showers, laundry, toilets and outside faucets free from dripping.
Sinks, showers baths and toilets drain properly.
Carbon Monoxide detectors within 15' of each bedroom door entrance.
All electrical outlets (including GFI), wall switches and light fixtures work.
All light fixtures have working bulbs in place.
No physically broken outlets, switches or cover plates.
Clean all grout and remove all mold in shower and bath.
Exterior door hardware and locks function smoothly and latch.
Tighten up loose door knobs.
Window tracks cleaned for smooth operation.
Window latches operational.
No broken glass.
Stretch carpet if loose.
Paint as required.
Central A/C compressor has no lint buildup or vegetation blocking coils.central
Furnace cleaned, serviced and certified with invoice as evidence.
New furnace filter in place.
Exterior of furnace and hot water tank vacuumed and wiped down with glass cleaner.
Mechanical room swept free of cobwebs, dust and lint.
Gutters cleaned out.
Downspout splash block or leaders in place.
Any missing handrails replaced. Any broken handrails repaired.
Yard should be fertilized, watered, maintained and edged.
Bushes and trees trimmed.
Flowers or potted plants in the front yard or on patio.
Perform any roof repairs as required including replacing any leaking roof jacks.
Yard is free of litter and debris.
Garage and driveway is free of oil stains.
All sinks, tubs, showers, laundry, toilets and outside faucets free from dripping.
Sinks, showers baths and toilets drain properly.
Carbon Monoxide detectors within 15' of each bedroom door entrance.
All electrical outlets (including GFI), wall switches and light fixtures work.
All light fixtures have working bulbs in place.
No physically broken outlets, switches or cover plates.
Clean all grout and remove all mold in shower and bath.
Exterior door hardware and locks function smoothly and latch.
Tighten up loose door knobs.
Window tracks cleaned for smooth operation.
Window latches operational.
No broken glass.
Stretch carpet if loose.
Paint as required.
Central A/C compressor has no lint buildup or vegetation blocking coils.central
Furnace cleaned, serviced and certified with invoice as evidence.
New furnace filter in place.
Exterior of furnace and hot water tank vacuumed and wiped down with glass cleaner.
Mechanical room swept free of cobwebs, dust and lint.
Gutters cleaned out.
Downspout splash block or leaders in place.
Any missing handrails replaced. Any broken handrails repaired.
Yard should be fertilized, watered, maintained and edged.
Bushes and trees trimmed.
Flowers or potted plants in the front yard or on patio.
Perform any roof repairs as required including replacing any leaking roof jacks.
Yard is free of litter and debris.
Garage and driveway is free of oil stains.
