| Cleaning |
| | Shampoo / Vacuum Carpets |
| Clean any appliances that are staying with the sale |
| | Wash all walls (Dust, spider webs, etc.) |
| Vacuum / Wash all Air Conditioning / Heating vents |
| | Clean all lighting fixtures |
| Shine all mirrors |
| | Wash all window dressings |
| Clean and Freshen bathrooms |
General Maintenance |
| | Oil any squeaky doors |
| Tighten door knobs, replace defective hinges |
| | Replaced burned out lights |
| Clean and repair windows and screens |
| | Touch up chipped paint |
| Repair any cracked plaster or torn Wall Paper |
| | Clean furnace area |
| Repair / re-caulk seals on tub basin and toilet |
| | Repair leaking faucets and toilets |
| Repair leaking or hanging rain gutters |
| | Replace worn out mail box |
| Replace any missing shingles, shutters, or antennas |
Curb Appeal |
| | Cut and trim lawn and shrubs |
| Weed and edge walkways and gardens |
| | Pick up any litter |
| Clear leaves and pine straw |
| | Roll up, or store hoses |
| Repair any broken fences or gates |
| | Clean out / take out garbage |
| Touch-up exterior paint / wash siding |
Give your home the SPACIOUS look, |
| | Store excess furniture |
| Clear counter and stove of extra appliances /
Knick Knacks |
| | Clean out the bottom of closets |
| Keep closets / pantries neat and organized |
The First Impression |
| | Make sure the doorbell is functional |
| Polish door hardware |
| | Make sure the entry is clean and tidy |
| Fresh kitchen odors, Coffee or Fresh Bread are pleasing |
Atmosphere |
| | Open drapes in the daytime |
| Turn on all lights |
| | If you have a fireplace, have a fire going |
| Play soft background music |
| | Arrange to be absent during showings |
| Keep pets outdoors |
| | Light a fragrant candle, preferred Vanilla, Apple Pie, or Cinnamon or spray scented deodorizer |
