Here's a handy list to save and use when getting ready to sell your home. For more tips and advice, call or text Rob McGuire, Keller Williams Realty, St Pete at (727) 278-9090 ~ "Making Dreams Come True"
Edge, mow and fertilize the lawn. Reseed sparse areas.
Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees. Cut back overgrown shrubbery.
Reseal cracks in foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios. Power-wash the exterior.
Clean and align gutters and downspouts; clean the chimney.
Remove oil stains from driveway and garage. Keep walks and driveway swept (and free of snow and ice, for my northern friends).
Wash the windows inside and out.
Hire a cleaning service to thoroughly clean the interior.
Paint the walls and ceilings off white or beige.
Repair cracks, holes and damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles.
Replace damaged window panes, moldings and woodwork.
Repair drippy faucets and showerheads. Unclog slow drains.
Shampoo carpets, scrub and wax linoleum or wood floors.
Mend torn screens. Clean out all window tracks.
Replace burned-out light bulbs. Use brighter light bulbs.
Re nail creaking boards or stairs; lubricate squeaking doors.
Clean all appliances (especially refrigerator and oven).
Replace old toilet seats and shower curtains.
Clear all cobwebs from corners and doorways.
Wash all light switches, handrails and doorknobs.
Clean out the fireplace and lay some logs in it.