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Checklist for Faster Townhouse Sales
Curb Appeal:
- Keep the lawn mowed and weeded.
- Edge gardens and walkways.
- Sweep walkways and driveways. Remove branches, hoses or toys.
- Add color and fill in bare spots with plantings.
- Remove mildew or moss from walls or walks with bleach or other cleaners.
- Take stains off of your driveway with cleanser or kitty litter.
- Neatly stack any firewood.
- Clean and repair the patio and deck area.
- Remove any outdoor furniture which is in poor repair.
- Make sure the pool and spa are fresh and clean.
- Check for flat-fitting roof shingles.
- Replace broken windows or torn screens; check for good caulking.
- Hose off exterior wood and trim, replace damaged bricks or wood.
- Touch up exterior paint, repair gutters and eaves.
- Paint the front door and mailbox.
- Add a new front door mat. Consider a seasonal door decoration.
- Polish brass hardware on the front door, outside light fixtures, etc.
- Make sure the doorbell is in good working order.
General Interior
- Add a fresh coat of interior paint in a light, neutral color.
- Shampoo carpeting, replace it if necessary.
- Clean and wax hardwood floors, refinish if necessary.
- Clean and shine kitchen and bathroom floors.
- Wash all windows, and vacuum blinds, wash windowsills.
- Clean out the fireplace.
- Organize closets; pack-away clothes and items you don't need now.
- Remove extra furniture, worn rugs, and items you don't use.
- Keep papers, toys, etc. picked up especially on stairways.
- Repair loose doorknobs, cracked molding and leaking taps and toilets.
- Check for squeaky doors and closet or screen doors that are off the tracks.
- Secure all medications, jewelry, and cash.
- Make it cozy and inviting. Remove worn furniture, rugs or accessories.
- Polish any displayed silver and crystal.
- Set table for a formal dinner to show-off this area.
- Make sure tile, fixtures and shower doors are clean and shinning.
- Replace any loose caulking or grout.
- Make sure lighting is bright, but not harsh.
- Organize furnishings to create a spacious look.
- Present well-defined sitting, sleeping, and dressing areas.
- Remove any un-needed furniture, make it look big.
- Sell, give away, or throw out unnecessary items.
- Consider renting a storage area if necessary.
- Clean oil or stains from cement floors.
- Provide good overhead lighting.
- Organize, and tidy-up storage or work area.
- Change the furnace filter(s).
- Discard or pre-pack un-needed items.
- Make sure air vents air vents are in working order.
- Provide good overhead lighting.
- Sweep or vacuum if needed.