SELLER'S CHECKLIST
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| The following is a checklist, detailed to help you make an inspection and repair record as you prepare your house for sale. Click here for a printable document. |
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| Checklist for Landscaping |
Checklist for Kitchen |
Checklist for Family Room/Study |
Checklist for Entrance Hall |
| LAWN |
Sink free of cracks and chips___ |
Cracks in ceiling and walls repaired___ |
Doorbell operating___ |
| Lawn in good condition___ |
Sink free of stains___ |
Walls and ceiling recently painted___ |
Door recently painted___ |
| Grass mowed___ |
Dripping faucets repaired___ |
Woodwork clean or freshly painted___ |
Door Brass polished___ |
| Edges trimmed around___ |
Appliances in good working order___ |
Windows washed___ |
Hardware operating___ |
| walks___ |
Missing or broken floor tiles repaired___ |
Curtains,drapes, and blinds clean___ |
Broken hinges replaced, oiled___ |
| driveways___ |
Walls clean or recently painted___ |
Window coverings open to show view___ |
Entry lights operating, cleaned___ |
| ___trees |
Countertops cleared___ |
Floor refinished, clean and waxed___ |
Floors cleaned, Rugs secure___ |
| fences___ |
Pantry and cabinets___ |
Carpets clean, secure, or replaced___ |
Closet cleaned out___ |
| TREES |
Neatly arranged___ |
Furniture positioned to show space___ |
Walls painted, wallpaper repaired___ |
| Dead branches pruned___ |
Hardware replaced___ |
Large pieces stored elsewhere___ |
Checklist for Bathroom |
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| Dead trees removed___ |
Excess storage removed___ |
Hobby supplies put away___ |
Chipped or damaged sink replaced___ |
| PLANTINGS |
Shelves clean or freshly painted___ |
Checklist for Children's Bedroom |
Leaky faucets, pipes repaired___ |
| Dead shrubs removed___ |
Checklist for Living Room |
Cracks in ceiling and walls repaired___ |
Grout repaired/stains removed___ |
| Dead shrubs replaced___ |
Cracks in ceiling and walls repaired___ |
Walls and ceiling recently painted___ |
Broken or missing tiles replaced___ |
| Overgrown shrubs pruned___ |
Walls and ceiling recently painted___ |
Woodwork clean or freshly painted___ |
All fixtures operating___ |
| Checklist for Exterior |
Woodwork clean or freshly painted___ |
Windows washed___ |
Fresh paint, wallpaper repaired___ |
| HOUSE |
Windows washed___ |
Curtains drapes and blinds clean___ |
New shower curtain (clean)___ |
| Recently painted___ |
Curtains, drapes and blinds clean___ |
Window coverings open to show view___ |
All supplies stored___ |
| Free of flaking paint___ |
Window coverings open to show view___ |
Floor refinished, clean, and waxed___ |
Guest towels out___ |
| Gutters free of rust___ |
Floor refinished, clean, and waxed___ |
Carpets clean, secure or replaced___ |
Floors cleaned, immaculate___ |
| Gutters recently cleaned___ |
Carpets clean, secure or replaced___ |
Furniture positioned to show space___ |
Checklist for Bedroom |
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| Gutters recently painted___ |
Furniture positioned to show space___ |
Large pieces stored elsewhere___ |
Cracks in ceiling and walls repaired___ |
| Exterior lights operating___ |
Large pieces stored elsewhere___ |
Bed made___ |
Walls and ceiling recently painted___ |
| Missing shingles replaced___ |
Checklist for Dining Room |
Laundry put away___ |
Woodwork clean or freshly painted___ |
| Doorbell working___ |
Cracks in ceiling and walls repaired___ |
Unused toys cleared out___ |
Windows washed___ |
| WINDOWS |
Walls and ceiling recently painted___ |
All toys shelved or put away___ |
Curtains, drapes and blinds clean___ |
| Broken seal, cracked glass replaced___ |
Woodwork clean or freshly painted___ |
Floor free from clutter___ |
Window coverings open to show view___ |
| Windows operate freely___ |
Windows washed___ |
Checklist for Garage |
Floor refinished, clean and waxed___ |
| Broken/missing screens replaced___ |
Curtains, drapes, and blinds clean___ |
Excess storage removed___ |
Carpets clean, secure or replaced___ |
| DRIVEWAY |
Window coverings open to show view___ |
Tools stored neatly on pegboard___ |
Furniture positioned to show space___ |
| Replace or repair cracks or bulges___ |
Floor refinished, clean and waxed___ |
Paint and supplies stored on shelves___ |
Large pieces stored elsewhere___ |
| PATIOS AND DECKS |
Carpets clean, secure or replaced___ |
Garden equipment on hooks___ |
Bed made___ |
| Wood stained or painted___ |
Furniture positioned to show space___ |
Workbench area clean and lighted___ |
Laundry put away___ |
| Railings secure___ |
Large pieces stored elsewhere___ |
Floor clean and freshly painted___ |
Night table supplies stored___ |
| Surface clean and dry___ |
Fresh tablecloth___ |
Door operating & Lubricated___ |
Jewelry and personals stored safely___ |
